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.
9. Floral wreaths were laid at the republican monument in memory of Charles.
Floral wreaths were laid at the republican monument in memory of Charles. Photo: Charlie McMenamin
10. The event was chaired by Pádraig Delargy.
The event was chaired by Pádraig Delargy. Photo: Charlie McMenamin
11. Floral wreaths were laid at the republican monument in memory of Charles English
Floral wreaths were laid at the republican monument in memory of Charles English Photo: Charlie McMenamin
12. A wreath is laid in memory of Charles.
A wreath is laid in memory of Charles. Photo: Charlie McMenamin