DERRY | 4K Narrated Walking Tour | Let's Walk 2022

Join me for an epic walk around the heart of Northern Ireland's legendary walled city, and one of the longest continuously-inhabited places in all of Ireland: Derry! Also known as Londonderry, this city is filled to the brim with history, all packed into set up high on a hill overlooking the mighty River Foyle, and sprawling suburbs on all sides.
On our walk around Derry, we pass a number of interesting landmarks, including the Guildhall, the Tower Museum, the city walls of Derry, Magazine Gate, Shipquay Gate, the Diamond, Diamond War Memorial, Butcher Gate, First Derry Presbyterian Church, the Jimmy & Billy Kelly Memorial, the Sean Keenan Memorial, Free Derry Corner, The People's Gallery (murals including The Petrol Bomber, Bernadette, Bloody Sunday, The Rioter, Civil Rights and more), IRA Derry Brigade Memorial, Hunger Strike Memorial, Bloody Sunday Memorial, The Museum of Free Derry, Rossville Street, William Street, St. Eugene's Cathedral, Castle Gate, Derry Craft Village, Austins Department Store, Bishop Street Courthouse, the Bishop's Gate, Old Derry Jail Tower, Double Bastion, Royal Bastion, St. Augustine's Church, Apprentice Boys' Memorial Hall, St. Columb's Cathedral, Siege Heroes Mound, The Fountain, New Gate, Ferryquay Gate, Derry Girls Mural, St. Columb's Hall, East Wall, Peace Gardens, the Peace Flame, Harbour House, the River Foyle and the Peace Bridge.
0:00 Guildhall
0:29 Derry city walls
0:44 Guildhall
1:24 Derry city walls
1:34 The Tower Museum
2:27 Site of Coward's Bastion
2:33 Shipquay Place
2:55 Derry city walls
3:29 Magazine Gate
3:50 Shipquay Place/Guildhall Square
4:59 Shipquay Gate
5:11 Shipquay Street
7:29 The Diamond
7:44 Diamond War Memorial
8:14 The Diamond
9:03 Butcher Street
9:45 Butcher Gate
10:01 Derry city walls
10:18 First Presbyterian Church of Derry
10:40 Derry city walls
11:02 Butcher Gate
11:14 Waterloo Street
11:27 Jimmy & Billy 'Spider' Kelly Memorial
11:48 Fahan Street
13:55 Sean Keenan Memorial
14:30 Fahan Street
14:49 Free Derry Corner
16:21 The Petrol Bomber Mural
17:00 Bernadette Mural
17:16 Free Derry Corner
17:49 Irish Republican Easter Lily
18:03 Free Derry Corner
18:26 Bloody Sunday Mural
18:43 IRA Derry Brigade Memorial
19:25 Hunger Strike Memorial
20:21 Free Derry Corner
21:03 Rossville Street
22:25 Bloody Sunday Memorial
23:12 Rossville Street
23:38 The Rioter Mural
23:54 Museum of Free Derry
24:21 Civil Rights Mural & Edward Daly Memorial Garden
24:48 Rossville Street
27:13 William Street and view towards St. Eugene's Cathedral
27:49 William Street
28:01 INLA Memorial
28:22 William Street
30:26 High Street
31:39 Waterloo Street
32:02 Castle Gate
32:25 Magazine Street Lower
32:48 Derry Craft Village
34:29 Factory Girls of Derry Mural
35:06 Derry Craft Village
35:14 Shipquay Street
36:36 Austins Department Store
37:35 The Diamond
37:46 Bishop Street Within
39:30 Bishop Street Courthouse
40:02 Bishop Street Within
40:23 Bishop's Gate
41:06 Bishop Street and view towards Old Derry Jail Tower
41:22 Bishop's Gate
41:39 Derry city walls
42:16 Double Bastion
43:51 Grand Parade
45:29 Royal Bastion
46:06 View from walls over the Bogside
46:27 Royal Bastion
46:35 St. Augustine's Church
47:28 Apprentice Boys' Memorial Hall
48:17 Society Street
48:48 Bishop Street Within
49:40 St. Columb's Cathedral
50:58 Siege Heroes Mound
51:19 St. Columb's Cathedral
51:39 London Street
51:56 Former Cathedral School
52:11 New Gate
52:28 The Fountain
52:54 Fountain Mural
53:32 Hawkin Street
53:38 New Gate
54:09 Artillery Street
55:26 Ferryquay Gate
56:00 Orchard Street
56:28 Derry Girls Mural
57:57 Orchard Street
58:08 St. Columb's Hall
58:40 Millennium Theatre
59:06 Antony Gormley Sculpture
59:28 East Wall
1:00:18 Site of Water Bastion
1:00:32 Foyle Street
1:01:28 Peace Gardens
1:02:01 Peace Flame
1:02:28 Guildhall
1:03:17 Former Harbour House
1:03:32 Foyle Embankment
1:04:57 River Foyle & Peace Bridge
1:06:47 Thank you for watching!
Please do not use any footage from this video without my permission.

[@LetsWalkUK]

*** Please read if you have any concerns about the information presented in this video *** Good evening! And welcome to our very first walk in Northern Ireland, around the enthralling, historic walled city of Derry, also known as Londonderry! There's so much history to this amazing city, and I really hope you enjoy following along as we tour the city, pass by its most famous landmarks, and learn about its back story. However, owing to the politically sensitive nature of a number of the topics presented throughout this walking tour, I understand that you may have some concerns, which I hope I can address here by answering a few questions. - Are you an expert on the history of Northern Ireland? No, absolutely not. I am simply fascinated by world history, and the way in which individual towns and cities have played a role in it. Like all other videos on this channel, this is in no way an exhaustive or complete history of Derry. While the walk is over an hour long, this is by no means enough time to explore the history of this magnificent city in the depth that it truly deserves, and so please treat this video as a brief window into just a few of the most fascinating parts of Derry and its history. - Have you taken steps to avoid bias in the portrayal of history in this video? Like all videos on this channel, I make every effort to provide as balanced, neutral and accurate a portrayal of history as I can. That being said, being limited by time and natural limitations I am not able to include every necessary detail to explore the events of Derry's history, and so oversights and omissions of important information on certain topics will be present in this video - I apologise for any upset or offense that this may cause, it is in no way intentional on my part. Once again, this video is by no means a complete history of Derry, but it has been created after multiple weeks of research garnered from a wide variety of sources. I also spent three days in Derry out of a wider nine days in Northern Ireland learning about the city and talking to locals where possible to get their perspective on the topics that this video deals with, which I feel brings an important dimension to the information presented in this video. - Why do you refer to the city as 'Derry', and not 'Londonderry'? As explained in the video, the official, legal name of the city is Londonderry, yet I refer to it as 'Derry' in almost all cases in this narration. During my time in the city and Northern Ireland as a whole, I came to understand that 'Derry' is simply more commonly used in everyday speech by people on both sides of the political divide. Therefore, in tandem with further research when making this video, I felt that the use of 'Derry' was the most appropriate for this narration. The use of 'Derry' over 'Londonderry' is in no way a statement of my own support for one side of political debate over another. - Why is the photo of Edward Daly during Bloody Sunday cropped? The iconic photo of Edward Daly during the Bloody Sunday massacre is cropped when presented in this video, showing only Daly waving a handkerchief, and not the group of people carrying a mortally-wounded protestor behind him. This cropping is in no way meant to hide, devalue or ignore the violent horror that occurred on Bloody Sunday, I have only used a cropped image (Credit: BBC News) to remain in line with KZbin's Terms of Service, and to ensure that this video is not removed for the graphic imagery that can be seen behind Edward Daly in the original, uncropped image. I hope that this helps clear up any concerns that you may have about the information in this video, if you have any other questions or concerns, please do feel free to comment below, but please remember to be civil and respectful if engaging in any discussions with fellow viewers. Many thanks.

[@joncullen5382]

"Another man's terrorist is a freedom fighter. Tell that to their victims -total shxthousery ,probably narrated by some home counties twxt who wasn't even alive during the troubles.

[@2H80vids]

It took some courage to tackle Derry in this series but, as your narrations are always impartial, I see no possible harm in showcasing this beautiful, historic city. A whole generation missed-out on Northern Ireland as a tourist destination and it's good to hear that tourism is boosting their economy nowadays. A film like this can only help to promote the place. 👍

[@Aug_Frappe]

Just got back from Derry yesterday. Agree with your final view of the city, beautiful and the people are amazing.

[@g-man4744]

What a wonderful walk and narration. It's probably the most underrated city in Ireland, I hope to be back soon.

[@ruthjohnson7911]

This was a fantastic historical walk through Derry. And yes I recommend the Derry girls. As a Canadian family with roots in Liverpool. (Who live near Toronto 🇨🇦)We have watched & re-watch the Derry Girls. Lovely hour of the walk. Thank you

[@annecaro.3956]

Excellent report, thank you for posting such an introduction to a City loved so well. It is inviting to further reading and discovering..

[@RIANDOA]

Absolutely fantastic video! Loved learning the history of Derry. Subbed!

[@minnietoby]

Excellent video on a truly lovely Irish city

[@SeanMidlandstransporthub]

Wow! What a brilliant video! Informative, interesting and just what I needed ahead of my trip on Friday. Thank you ever so much.

[@jmdermott]

Your tour and narration is EXCELLENT! Thank you for helping me better prepare for my upcoming trip to Derry/LondonDerry.

[@dorinalemouel7679]

Great video and great tour. Thanks you so much!

[@lynnballington8467]

Hello lets walk this is a fantastic vidio and a beautiful city stay safe from Lynn x

[@justinwhite7517]

One of the best walking tours I've watched on YT. Very informative too.

[@tomspence8506]

The Derry Girls mural looks really good. The show is HILARIOUS. Erin, Orla, Michelle, Claire and James just have me laughing all the time. It's a shame that Lisa McGee decided to end the show after only three series, but boy is it the funniest sitcom in recent years.

[@brendanmcnamara1414]

Fascinating insight into an amazing city and it’s people very kind and friendly in spite of all they have had to endure one of my favourite places long spells without trouble brings peace and people get to like it people invest and people And the longer it lasts fairness will win through excellent narration and as an outsider you done the city proud planning my next trip

[@joeyother7825]

I really enjoyed the tour. I was stationed in Derry from November 1972 through November 1974 at the US Navy Communications Station on the Waterside of the city. Was buying some furnishings for our flat at Austins when the clothing store next door was bombed. Still, even with the troubles going on I loved the city and its people. It is so nice to see how Derry has cleaned up and is so beautiful.

[@festivaljapan]

I'm your fan.Great video.

[@throne6675]

Great great video. Good filming good explanation of where where you are what the buildings are great job. I’m gonna do this exact walk when I go back over. Great good job.

[@Legionnaire7777]

Some beautiful old buildings there 👍🏻☘

[@dee7781]

A great job of showing the historic City of Londonderry. Very enjoyable. Thank you.

[@thomasoflaherty3520]

Derry

[@kathleencavallone9663]

Derry

[@pcmaclin]

​@@kathleencavallone9663the bigotry and hatred from your type is never far away.

[@deirdreo4630]

This is excellent and so informative!

[@lawerencestimpson2280]

Enjoyed this flick very much as we spent a nice morning visiting.

[@mrbabyhugh]

14:00 as a long descendant under Niall and Norse Irish, and my ancestors held this ground and others around Ulster, with this area named Derry then, I will refer to it as Derry.

[@stephenmcallister8175]

Good video, pretty even-handed regarding the History of Derry, Though only a brief overview. The city has come a long way because of people on both sides who live here. The future is a lot brighter and our younger citizens can look forward to better days. Thank you for highlighting the City.

[@desmondmulcahy5689]

Thank you, an excellent documentary with clear and vivid narration. Most shops seemed shut. Could I ask please the day of the week and time you recorded the video; to get a feel for how busy and lively Derry is.

[@dobs407]

it looks to be early enough on a sunday I'd guess

[@camerontait8968]

I loved London Derry,/Derry I should go back as I'm still in northern Ireland ❤

[@joli9127]

I love Derry, it is so beautiful! I was there in early 2000, when army was still there. It must be amazing for people to have them gone! I also hope that the kids stopped throwing rocks and bottles at people passing under the walls at night, it was quite scary. Compared to other cities in Britain, it feels like they are really taking care of Derry and keeping it beautiful. Sure, the city is not rich by far but I feel that more people should like to live there. The university building is really beautiful at night as well.

[@frankmcconnellogue3351]

As a Derry man you did a good job highlighting our city ,but maybe you didn’t know that in 1977 we had a very special guest that paid us a visit in the shape of a killer whale which made its way up to as far as the city centre from the open Atlantic .I skipped a few days of school to see it ,great memories.

[@Viscount_Castlereagh]

12:00 bookmark. Plus a comment to help the algorithm. ;)

[@lothburke2243]

My gran lived 3 doors away from free derry corner on was what then a terraced estate. RIP gran. ❤

[@mrbabyhugh]

13:05 stop it, it was Derry long before they came along and changed it to Londonderry. But since they say it is now in Northern Ireland, go ahead and call it Londonderry, but it was always ORIGINALLY Derry.

[@KimTebrok]

Can anyone tell me what happened to the Bogside Inn? Thank you👌

[@mariachiarafantelli8866]

❤

[@jackwatsonepic626]

Could you narrator Stirling please because by the time we have read the information on Stirling you have moved further along and we have missed bits / and also Edinburgh ?

[@deborahsmyth1277]

Best you can do in a sensitive city..

[@CraigGjerdingen-fo7te]

Is there a google map for this walk?

[@ramyramy4768]

🤩💐🌹🌷✌️👍👍👍👍👍💐❤️💋

[@mrbabyhugh]

15:33 LOL... READ ALL OF IT!! You are already discussion politics here, so follow through!

[@judithparker4608]

THE...BARONS...UPRISING

[@Outlier777]

Has Derry been enriched yet?

[@NedNew]

Yes, twice.

[@DoomyCruise]

people here are very far left so naturally they support the victors of ww2. thank god for the the EU, and life is great for the working class now. to your question tho, as with everywhere that saw victory over the fascists we welcome all cheap workers, maybe even our town can have some ghettos again :)

[@Outlier777]

@@DoomyCruise You NAMBLA supporters are the worst.

[@derrydoire1864]

The 10 who died in 1981 were definitely not all Provisional IRA there were INLA men as well so factually incorrect

[@wonjubhoy]

3 of them belonged to INLA. Patsy O'Hara, Kevin Lynch and Mickey Devine.

[@SenseiEmmett]

A lot of errors in information, but great tour

[@stuartlean]

A very enjoyable FACTUAL trip around Derry, you can't colour history, your facts on all sides was very interesting. Shame you had to do a 'Disney' written introduction for all those easily upset 'petals'.

[@North49191]

I agree, the introduction was not necessary.

[@nenriu]

both banardos and bedlam are closed !

[@hergenie]

Great video. However your pronunciation of Shipquay suggests you needed further coaching. Not key. Kay.

[@501sqn3]

"Londonderry".

[@retireearly7223]

‘Derry’ comes from the original Irish word for the city “Doire” which translated, means “Oak Grove”. In that context ‘London Oak Grove’ is meaningless.

[@saisoiree6226]

Cool, but does Irish Derry also has a problem with a clown fella in the sewers 🤔

[@JohnJSteinbeck]

LONDONDERRY. A ‘Dairy’ is a place where you get milk 🤓

[@judithparker4608]

SAINTS......PATRICK.....ANDREW....DAVID....GEORGE..==...ALL SAINTS.

[@inout3513]

The thing you didn't press on that st. Colomkill Church was funded and built by protestants for the Catholic comunity inside the walls even tho the Catholic Church did not recognise the Presbyterian religion at the time it was built...I am a protestant and I call it derry because of the name ....the apprentice boys of derry and the Royal derry regiment " the derrys".......BUT on the easter lily that stands in front of derry corner I do have to say it does look like a statue that resembles a remale part....I also find it concerning how when people who come to derry they only concentrate their videos on how the Catholic people and their struggles but no one touches on the fact that derry and the out laying areas and estates were mixed and after bloody sundy under the orders of Martin mcguinness the protestant comunity were to be burned out, threatened by petrol bombs and by gun which was called the exodus where all of the protestant who lived in the city side fled to the waterside out of fear for their families and the only people to stand and fight were the people of the fountain

[@sratus]

'Colomkill' 🤦‍♂😆😆😆

[@judithparker4608]

MAC...Mc...Ap...Son == son of

[@judithparker4608]

GREGORY HOLY CALENDAR ADOPTION.....1572 TO 1752 ENGLAND

[@bertcert991]

LONDONderry

[@seanfriel2677]

Get a life

[@thomasoflaherty3520]

DERRY

[@lothburke2243]

No union jacks flying in Derry anymore and never will be again .. united ireland here we come 🙌 🇮🇪

[@bertcert991]

@@lothburke2243 too many loyal Ulstermen died in both world wars to allow traitors such as you and the rest to take away their right to remain loyal to the king

[@judithparker4608]

GREGORY HOLY CALENDAR ADOPTION......1572 TO 1752 ENGLAND