Derry Air is a photograph by Norma Brock which was uploaded on April 14th, 2013.
Derry Air
Beautiful Derry, or Londonderry, as it is officially called, is a lively and charming city in Northern Ireland. Phil Coulter's song, The Town I... more
by Norma Brock
Title
Derry Air
Artist
Norma Brock
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Beautiful Derry, or Londonderry, as it is officially called, is a lively and charming city in Northern Ireland. Phil Coulter's song, "The Town I Loved So Well" shares his love and devotion for the "Derry Air". Derry is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in Ireland dating to the 6th century when St Columba (or Colmcille) founded a monastery there. Derry is the only remaining intact walled city in Ireland. As the last walled city to be built in Europe, it stands proudly as the most complete and spectacular.
The Walls were built in the early 1600s and are well kept to this day. With a circumference of approximately 1 mile, the walls provide a spectacular walkway around the inner city. The four original gates to the Walled City are Bishop's Gate, Ferryquay Gate, Butcher Gate and Shipquay Gate. Three more gates were added -Magazine Gate, Castle Gate and New Gate, making seven gates in all.
The well preserved inner city provides a charming look back and a hopeful look forward.
This image is a collaborative effort by Charlie and Norma Brock, who work together as a team in their arts and crafts shop, Texas Eagle Gallery. They make their in home in Northeast Texas, but love to travel and enjoy the world around them. Charlie is best known for his works in photography. His most loved prints feature Irish themes, from landscapes to portraits, as they obviously reflect his passion for all things Eire. He has photographed many well-known Irish musicians and performers who proudly display his work on their websites and promotions.
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April 14th, 2013
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Comments (11)
JOHN TELFER
Charlie, Fantastic capture of a urban street scene, love the great details in the buildings and the colors of the people's coats as they walk briskly through the sidewalk and streets. Great details in the trees also. Excellent photo, fav, voted, google and tweet promoted for CFC 3 link promo thread