The Wombles' Great Uncle Bulgaria makes his way along Strand Road atop a fire truck to meet Derry children at the Embassy in an event organised by Holiday Projects.

placeholder image — The Wombles' Great Uncle Bulgaria makes his way along Strand Road atop a fire truck to meet Derry children at the Embassy in an event organised by Holiday Projects.

80 great pictures from Derry and Donegal back in December 1974

By Brendan McDaid

Published 11th Dec 2024, 17:18 BST

Updated 12th Dec 2024, 07:51 BST

Here we present photos of people and places from the Derry Journal archive of 50 years ago back in December 1974 when St Brigid’s Church in Carnhill officially opened, Uncle Bulgaria from The Wombles and Rag Day came to town and there were festive parties and celebrations across the north west.

Photos: Derry Journal archive.

Uncle Bulgaria from The Wombles was a huge hit when he arrived in Derry back in December 1974.

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Uncle Bulgaria from The Wombles was a huge hit when he arrived in Derry back in December 1974. Photo: Derry Journal

Bishop Edward Daly blessing the new temporary Church of St Brigid in Carnhill.

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Bishop Edward Daly blessing the new temporary Church of St Brigid in Carnhill. Photo: DJ

Bishop Edward Daly blessing the new temporary Church of St Brigid in Carnhill.

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Bishop Edward Daly blessing the new temporary Church of St Brigid in Carnhill. Photo: Derry Journal

Bishop Edward Daly blessing the new temporary Church of St Brigid in Carnhill.

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Bishop Edward Daly blessing the new temporary Church of St Brigid in Carnhill. Photo: DJ

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