1.5 - Social-Political Tensions Rippling Elsewhere Flashcards
Derry
Protestants (Unioists) - London Derry
Catholics (Republics) - Derry
Isolated from NI
UKs capital of culture
Parition city from County Denegal
Crucial shipping routes from American shipping convoy
Derry History - World Wars
First US military base in Europe home to ‘Derry Boys’
Derry History - 17th Century
Textiles industry and walls built (now a tourist attraction)
Derry - Early 20th Century
Nationalists low-wage factory labour living in Bogside. Becomes border city for Ireland partition leading to dividing communities, however it’s Irish connectivity has made it an economic hub.
Derry - Post WW2
Unemployments and failed economic development, widening gap between rich and poor and was home to protests and marches.
Sectarian ‘Troubles’
Sectarian troubles continued until 90s till British army forced to intervene, & IRA respond with terrorisms.
Derry-LondonDerry Today
90,000 people in urban Derry and home to both nationalists and loyalists.
Nationalists
Mostly Catholics and watned to join a united Ireland
Loyalists
Want Northern Ireland to remain in UK, mostly protestant also called unionists.
Star Factory
Major source of employment pre-deindustrialisation, it’s now used as apartments.
Peace Bridge
Joins Catholics & Protestant neighbourhoods, also a tourist site.
Portrush
Previous entertainment for Russian soldiers but now a place for retirement.
Positive Image Of Derry
Peace Bridge - Progressive peaceful change
Historical architecture and tourist sites
UK city of culture
Queen Mary’s University
Negative Image Of Derry
Unemployment and failed economic development
Severe segregation between Waterside & Bogside
Star Factory removed, meaning many jobs were lost
