I'm reading Philip Cunningham's Reflections of Derry, again, which takes place between 1960 to around the late 80s. It's an easy step back into the period with a man who seemed not to be touched very harshly by the Troubles...a gentle book with soft reminiscences and lots of photos.
I've also reconnected with Derry of the Past on Facebook and am asking questions about things I see in the images posted. There are also videos of the time posted on the site, like one of Derry in 68/69 that shows a glimpse of Nailors Row still being in place.
I'm not sure why that particular street has become part of Brendan's story, but it's been there from the start. Here's an image from about the same time showing the last of the houses, in the background, with Walker's Monument standing above them.
I like the feel of this photo. It fits in with a bit I've already written, in the story, when Brendan's walking alone after having witnessed his older brother, Eamonn, sneaking off to meet up with a married woman.
It's afternoon and foggy, and he hears some boys running up then past him as they're chased by constables...and one is Danny, a friend. He calls Danny over to hide, then they walk to Grianan Aileach to meet up with the other boys. They've found a smuggler's spot so are smoking their cigarettes and pot and drinking their whisky, and getting royally whacked out...until the smugglers show up.
Brendan's justfourteen twelve...and already drifting apart from everyone...until later in the year, when things suddenly heat up.
I've also reconnected with Derry of the Past on Facebook and am asking questions about things I see in the images posted. There are also videos of the time posted on the site, like one of Derry in 68/69 that shows a glimpse of Nailors Row still being in place.
I like the feel of this photo. It fits in with a bit I've already written, in the story, when Brendan's walking alone after having witnessed his older brother, Eamonn, sneaking off to meet up with a married woman.
It's afternoon and foggy, and he hears some boys running up then past him as they're chased by constables...and one is Danny, a friend. He calls Danny over to hide, then they walk to Grianan Aileach to meet up with the other boys. They've found a smuggler's spot so are smoking their cigarettes and pot and drinking their whisky, and getting royally whacked out...until the smugglers show up.
Brendan's just
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