27 original photos from anti-internment rallies in Derry during the Troubles back in August 1975

Fifty years ago anti-internment demonstrations were held across Derry on the fourth anniversary of its introduction in the north by the British government.

In August 1975 there was a sit down protest on Craigavon Bridge and further demonstrations in the city centre, Bogside and in various other areas of the city.

Photos: Derry Journal.

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Pictured are people taking part in anti-internment demonstrations across Derry in August 1975 on the anniversary of the introduction of internment without trial in the north of Ireland four years earlier on August 9, 1971. Photos: Derry Journal. Photo: Derry Journal

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Pictured are people taking part in anti-internment demonstrations across Derry in August 1975 on the anniversary of the introduction of internment without trial in the north of Ireland four years earlier on August 9, 1971. Photos: Derry Journal. Photo: Derry Journal

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Pictured are people taking part in anti-internment demonstrations across Derry in August 1975 on the anniversary of the introduction of internment without trial in the north of Ireland four years earlier on August 9, 1971. Photos: Derry Journal. Photo: Derry Journal

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Pictured are people taking part in anti-internment demonstrations across Derry in August 1975 on the anniversary of the introduction of internment without trial in the north of Ireland four years earlier on August 9, 1971. Photos: Derry Journal. Photo: Derry Journal

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