Derry Past and Present combines a range of colourful images of wall art, historic murals and local landmarks with concise explanatory text to tell the captivating story of Derry from earliest times to the modern day. It features the vivid images created by the wealth of local artistic talent to interpret and convey the city’s tumultuous, often troubled, past in a unique visual way – captured on the streets for all to see and reflect upon.
Day and daily, many of us pass these images on our doorstep without noticing them. Derry author Brendan Mc Keever celebrates this visual legacy and helps explain its significance for the local community and its wider global impact. From Saint Columba to John Hume, the Undertones to the Derry Girls, Derry Past and Present has something to offer any interested resident or visitor who wants to discover more about this fascinating city.
