There was a large turnout at the commemoration.
The English family laid floral wreaths at the monument and local Sinn Féin activist Charlie McMenamin presented a memorial to Charles’ father Mickey.
The event was chaired by Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy.
A short film - The Story of a Bogside Freedom Fighter was afterwards screened at the Museum of Free Derry.
Mr. English died on August 6, 1985, in a premature explosion at the junction of Abbey Street and William Street in the Bogside.
5. Republicans gathered at the Bogside and Brandywell Republican Monument on the Lecky Road on August 6 to mark the 40th anniversary of IRA Volunteer Charles English.
Republicans gathered at the Bogside and Brandywell Republican Monument on the Lecky Road on August 6 to mark the 40th anniversary of IRA Volunteer Charles English. Photo: Charlie McMenamin
6. A commemoration in memory of Charles English took place on the Lecky Road to mark the 40th anniversary of his death.
A commemoration in memory of Charles English took place on the Lecky Road to mark the 40th anniversary of his death. Photo: Charlie McMenamin
7. Charlie McMenamin made a presentation to Mickey English, father of Charles
Charlie McMenamin made a presentation to Mickey English, father of Charles Photo: Charlie McMenamin
8. A member of the English family lays a floral wreath at the republican monument in memory of Charles English
A member of the English family lays a floral wreath at the republican monument in memory of Charles English Photo: Charlie McMenamin