55 great photos from the Derry Journal archive of May 1974

By Brendan McDaid

Published 2nd May 2024, 08:25 BST

Updated 2nd May 2024, 17:19 BST

We’re rewinding back to 50 years ago in Derry and the wider north west here to May 1974, when the Ulster Workers’ Strike saw the British army take over fuel depots and petrol stations during the Ulster Workers’ Strike. Essex factory workers and nurses were also on strike locally, while Bishop of Derry Edward Daly was being honoured just three months into his post.

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Army take over oil depots and garages.

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Army take over oil depots and garages. Photo: Dj Archive

St Columb's College pupils at Bishop Street on a school outing.

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St Columb's College pupils at Bishop Street on a school outing. Photo: Derry Journal Archive

Workers at the Essex factory in Derry on strike.

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Workers at the Essex factory in Derry on strike. Photo: Derry Journal Archive

New Motor Hare being installed at the Brandywell stadium Greyhound Track.

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New Motor Hare being installed at the Brandywell stadium Greyhound Track. Photo: DJ Archive