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.

Senior citizens from Pennyburn at their annual Christmas dinner and party at the Foyle Hotel in Moville.

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Senior citizens from Pennyburn at their annual Christmas dinner and party at the Foyle Hotel in Moville. Photo: DJ

Fun and games at the International Volunteer Service Flag Day and Holiday Projects Derry Ray Day along the Strand Road in the city centre.

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Fun and games at the International Volunteer Service Flag Day and Holiday Projects Derry Ray Day along the Strand Road in the city centre. Photo: DJ

Fun and games at the International Volunteer Service Flag Day and Holiday Projects Derry Ray Day along the Strand Road in the city centre.

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Fun and games at the International Volunteer Service Flag Day and Holiday Projects Derry Ray Day along the Strand Road in the city centre. Photo: DJ

Fun and games at the International Volunteer Service Flag Day and Holiday Projects Derry Ray Day along the Strand Road in the city centre.

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Fun and games at the International Volunteer Service Flag Day and Holiday Projects Derry Ray Day along the Strand Road in the city centre. Photo: DJ

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