Northern Ireland: Derry Scenes - The Final Chapter: Here's an assortment of photos from beautiful Derry taken just before we departed south. Sone history of the images: Austins was a...

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Here's an assortment of photos from beautiful Derry taken just before we departed south. Sone history of the images:

Austins was a department store in the Diamond area of Derry in Northern Ireland. The store was established in 1830 and, until 2016, remained standing as the world's oldest independent department store. The building measures 25,000 square feet (2,300 m2) and is five stories high, with an Edwardian-style baroque exterior built in 1906 by MA Robinson after the original building was destroyed by fire.

Guildhall
The building, which was designed by John Guy Ferguson and financed by The Honourable The Irish Society was completed in 1890. After a disastrous fire in 1908 and more funding from the Honourable The Irish Society it was rebuilt to the design of Mathew Alexander Robinson in 1912.
During The Troubles the Guildhall was the focus of multiple terror attacks. The building was badly damaged by two bombs in 1972, but was restored at a cost of £1.7 million and reopened in 1977.
The square in front of the Guildhall regularly plays host to important events and was the site of U.S. President Bill Clinton's address when he visited the city in November 1995.
Restoration of the stained glass windows was overseen by Stephen Calderwood, who had last worked on them with his father Jack when they were damaged in the bombings of 1972. Internal work, costing in the region of £5 million, involved the full internal reorganisation and restoration of the Guildhall as a key tourist attraction and arrival point for the City as part of the Walled City Signature Project.

The Harbour Museum was officially opened as a museum in 1995.
The building, located directly beside the Guildhall and facing onto the River Foyle, is the former office of the Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners.
Dating from 1882, the building has been largely preserved with its original fittings and furnishings including chandeliers and a bespoke Killybegs carpet. The museum is heavily themed around the maritime heritage of the building and organised largely around traditional glass cased displays, in keeping with the character of this environment.

I hope you enjoy the images.
Mark

Austin's on Diamond Hill
Austin's on Diamond Hill...

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View of Guildhall and the Foyle in the background

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Guildhall
Guildhall...

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Guildhall riverside with Harbor House adjacent

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Stained Glass from Guildhall interior

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Harbour House
Harbour House...

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The River Foyle
The River Foyle...

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Back to the bus!
Back to the bus!...

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UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

More of a good thing, Mark!

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

A lovely place. Great set, Mark.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

UTMike wrote:

More of a good thing, Mark!

Thanks very much Mike.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

kpmac wrote:

A lovely place. Great set, Mark.

Thanks so much Ken.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

All beauties, Mark.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

jaymatt wrote:

All beauties, Mark.

Thanks so much John.

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

srfmhg wrote:

Here's an assortment of photos from beautiful Derry taken just before we departed south. Sone history of the images:

Austins was a department store in the Diamond area of Derry in Northern Ireland. The store was established in 1830 and, until 2016, remained standing as the world's oldest independent department store. The building measures 25,000 square feet (2,300 m2) and is five stories high, with an Edwardian-style baroque exterior built in 1906 by MA Robinson after the original building was destroyed by fire.

Guildhall
The building, which was designed by John Guy Ferguson and financed by The Honourable The Irish Society was completed in 1890. After a disastrous fire in 1908 and more funding from the Honourable The Irish Society it was rebuilt to the design of Mathew Alexander Robinson in 1912.
During The Troubles the Guildhall was the focus of multiple terror attacks. The building was badly damaged by two bombs in 1972, but was restored at a cost of £1.7 million and reopened in 1977.
The square in front of the Guildhall regularly plays host to important events and was the site of U.S. President Bill Clinton's address when he visited the city in November 1995.
Restoration of the stained glass windows was overseen by Stephen Calderwood, who had last worked on them with his father Jack when they were damaged in the bombings of 1972. Internal work, costing in the region of £5 million, involved the full internal reorganisation and restoration of the Guildhall as a key tourist attraction and arrival point for the City as part of the Walled City Signature Project.

The Harbour Museum was officially opened as a museum in 1995.
The building, located directly beside the Guildhall and facing onto the River Foyle, is the former office of the Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners.
Dating from 1882, the building has been largely preserved with its original fittings and furnishings including chandeliers and a bespoke Killybegs carpet. The museum is heavily themed around the maritime heritage of the building and organised largely around traditional glass cased displays, in keeping with the character of this environment.

I hope you enjoy the images.
Mark

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Nice set Mark

inishowenjohn Loc: Hindley Green Wigan

Thanks very much for the great series of pictures and history of Derry. You really seemed to enjoy your visit there. Thanks for sharing

theehmann

srfmhg wrote:

Here's an assortment of photos from beautiful Derry taken just before we departed south. Sone history of the images:

Austins was a department store in the Diamond area of Derry in Northern Ireland. The store was established in 1830 and, until 2016, remained standing as the world's oldest independent department store. The building measures 25,000 square feet (2,300 m2) and is five stories high, with an Edwardian-style baroque exterior built in 1906 by MA Robinson after the original building was destroyed by fire.

Guildhall
The building, which was designed by John Guy Ferguson and financed by The Honourable The Irish Society was completed in 1890. After a disastrous fire in 1908 and more funding from the Honourable The Irish Society it was rebuilt to the design of Mathew Alexander Robinson in 1912.
During The Troubles the Guildhall was the focus of multiple terror attacks. The building was badly damaged by two bombs in 1972, but was restored at a cost of £1.7 million and reopened in 1977.
The square in front of the Guildhall regularly plays host to important events and was the site of U.S. President Bill Clinton's address when he visited the city in November 1995.
Restoration of the stained glass windows was overseen by Stephen Calderwood, who had last worked on them with his father Jack when they were damaged in the bombings of 1972. Internal work, costing in the region of £5 million, involved the full internal reorganisation and restoration of the Guildhall as a key tourist attraction and arrival point for the City as part of the Walled City Signature Project.

The Harbour Museum was officially opened as a museum in 1995.
The building, located directly beside the Guildhall and facing onto the River Foyle, is the former office of the Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners.
Dating from 1882, the building has been largely preserved with its original fittings and furnishings including chandeliers and a bespoke Killybegs carpet. The museum is heavily themed around the maritime heritage of the building and organised largely around traditional glass cased displays, in keeping with the character of this environment.

I hope you enjoy the images.
Mark

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Nicely done Mark.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Beautiful images Mark - well done!

Dannj

Thanks for sharing your tour with us. I’ve never been to Northern Ireland but it’s now on our list😊

blacks2 Loc: SF. Bay area

Beautiful Mark, sad to see it all gone.

Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL

More great shots.

Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

srfmhg wrote:

Here's an assortment of photos from beautiful Derry taken just before we departed south. Sone history of the images:

Austins was a department store in the Diamond area of Derry in Northern Ireland. The store was established in 1830 and, until 2016, remained standing as the world's oldest independent department store. The building measures 25,000 square feet (2,300 m2) and is five stories high, with an Edwardian-style baroque exterior built in 1906 by MA Robinson after the original building was destroyed by fire.

Guildhall
The building, which was designed by John Guy Ferguson and financed by The Honourable The Irish Society was completed in 1890. After a disastrous fire in 1908 and more funding from the Honourable The Irish Society it was rebuilt to the design of Mathew Alexander Robinson in 1912.
During The Troubles the Guildhall was the focus of multiple terror attacks. The building was badly damaged by two bombs in 1972, but was restored at a cost of £1.7 million and reopened in 1977.
The square in front of the Guildhall regularly plays host to important events and was the site of U.S. President Bill Clinton's address when he visited the city in November 1995.
Restoration of the stained glass windows was overseen by Stephen Calderwood, who had last worked on them with his father Jack when they were damaged in the bombings of 1972. Internal work, costing in the region of £5 million, involved the full internal reorganisation and restoration of the Guildhall as a key tourist attraction and arrival point for the City as part of the Walled City Signature Project.

The Harbour Museum was officially opened as a museum in 1995.
The building, located directly beside the Guildhall and facing onto the River Foyle, is the former office of the Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners.
Dating from 1882, the building has been largely preserved with its original fittings and furnishings including chandeliers and a bespoke Killybegs carpet. The museum is heavily themed around the maritime heritage of the building and organised largely around traditional glass cased displays, in keeping with the character of this environment.

I hope you enjoy the images.
Mark

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WOW ....so beautiful are those churches. Thank you.