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Inside the Museum of Free Derry

Opened in 2007 in order to tell the story of what happened in the city during the period 1968 – 1972, popularly known as ‘Free Derry’

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The Museum of Free Derry opened in 2007 in order to tell the story of what happened in the city during the period 1968 – 1972, popularly known as ‘Free Derry’ - replica bullet, of the type fired by paratroopers on 30th Jan 1972 on Bloody Sunday, along with a rubber bullet. All Photographs: trevor McBride
The Museum of Free Derry opened in 2007 in order to tell the story of what happened in the city during the period 1968 – 1972, popularly known as ‘Free Derry’ - replica bullet, of the type fired by paratroopers on 30th Jan 1972 on Bloody Sunday, along with a rubber bullet. All Photographs: trevor McBride
Kay Duddy, whose brother Jackie was shot dead on Bloody Sunday, holds the handerchief made famous by the then Fr Edward Daly.  The handerchief was given to young priest Fr E Daly (later Bishop of Derry) by his mother embroidered with his name.
Kay Duddy, whose brother Jackie was shot dead on Bloody Sunday, holds the handerchief made famous by the then Fr Edward Daly. The handerchief was given to young priest Fr E Daly (later Bishop of Derry) by his mother embroidered with his name.
A bullet hole (one of two) at Glenfada Park which are on an original wall-and now part of the exterior of the museum which is situated in Glenfada Park in heart of Derry' Bogside, scene of events of 30th Jan,1972.
A bullet hole (one of two) at Glenfada Park which are on an original wall-and now part of the exterior of the museum which is situated in Glenfada Park in heart of Derry' Bogside, scene of events of 30th Jan,1972.
Adrian Kerr, manager of the Museum of Free Derry with the work of acclaimed Irish artist Locky Morris entitled 'We shall Overcome"  - he created a 30metre brumished steel work using soundwaves of the protest song  at the front of the Museum of Free Derry.
Adrian Kerr, manager of the Museum of Free Derry with the work of acclaimed Irish artist Locky Morris entitled 'We shall Overcome" - he created a 30metre brumished steel work using soundwaves of the protest song at the front of the Museum of Free Derry.
Examining exhibits from period of the troubles on show at the museum.
Examining exhibits from period of the troubles on show at the museum.
Photographs on walls of museum showing events around the time of the Bloody Sunday 30th shootings- exhibit at The Museum of Free Derry.
Photographs on walls of museum showing events around the time of the Bloody Sunday 30th shootings- exhibit at The Museum of Free Derry.
On exhibit in the Museum of Free Derry - the original "Derry Civil Rights Association" banner which was on the lorry at the head of the 30th Jan 1972 Bloody Sunday  march.
On exhibit in the Museum of Free Derry - the original "Derry Civil Rights Association" banner which was on the lorry at the head of the 30th Jan 1972 Bloody Sunday march.
Booklet showing those shot dead on 30th January,1972.
Booklet showing those shot dead on 30th January,1972.
Exterior of The Museum of Free Derry
Exterior of The Museum of Free Derry
Julieann Campbell (Heritage and programmer co-ordinator) points out her father Pat'soup'Campbell,who is on the lorry at the front of the 30th Jan Bloody Sunday march (image by local amateur photographer Bobby White).
Julieann Campbell (Heritage and programmer co-ordinator) points out her father Pat'soup'Campbell,who is on the lorry at the front of the 30th Jan Bloody Sunday march (image by local amateur photographer Bobby White).
Watching a recording in the museum of British Prime Minister David Cameron, addressing the House of Commons-apologising for the events of Bloody Sunday 30th Jan,1972.
Watching a recording in the museum of British Prime Minister David Cameron, addressing the House of Commons-apologising for the events of Bloody Sunday 30th Jan,1972.
View of the interior of the museum, photographs taken of scenes on Bloody Sunday January, 30th 1972.
All photographs: Trevor McBride
View of the interior of the museum, photographs taken of scenes on Bloody Sunday January, 30th 1972. All photographs: Trevor McBride

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