Children meeting Santa Claus at Wellworths shop in Waterloo Place.

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71 great pictures showcasing life in Derry & NW back in November 1984

By Brendan McDaid

Published 21st Nov 2024, 10:02 BST

Updated 21st Nov 2024, 22:01 BST

We’ve been back in the archives to scan the Derry Journal film negatives from November 1984 to give you a snapshot of life in the city and region 40 years ago.

Back then the Rossville flats were still standing while all over Derry people were fundraising for the famine appeal in Ethiopia and children queued up to see Santa at Wellworths.

Photos: Derry Journal.

Bishop Daly with newly baptised infants at Holy Family Church during pastoral visitation to Ballymagroarty.

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Bishop Daly with newly baptised infants at Holy Family Church during pastoral visitation to Ballymagroarty. Photo: Derry Journal

Bishop Edward Daly leads the ceremonies of Intercession for the Dead at the City Cemetery.

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Bishop Edward Daly leads the ceremonies of Intercession for the Dead at the City Cemetery. Photo: Derry Journal

Bishop Edward Daly leads the ceremonies of Intercession for the Dead at the City Cemetery.

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Bishop Edward Daly leads the ceremonies of Intercession for the Dead at the City Cemetery. Photo: Derry Journal

Bishop Edward Daly leads the ceremonies of Intercession for the Dead at the City Cemetery.

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Bishop Edward Daly leads the ceremonies of Intercession for the Dead at the City Cemetery. Photo: Derry Journal

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