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Walkers Pillar, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, 1860. Artist: R Wallis
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Walkers Pillar, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, 1860. Artist: R Wallis
Walkers Pillar, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, 1860. Walkers Monument, a doric column eighty feet high, was erected to perpetuate the memory of Reverend George Walker (1645-1690), Joint-Governor of Derry during the Great Siege of 1689. It was blown up by the IRA in the 1970s
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Bartlett City Walls Londonderry Monument Northern Ireland R Wallis W H Bartlett Walker Walled City Walled Town Wallis Wh Bartlett William Henry William Henry Bartlett Derry Irish Republican Army
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This print takes us back to the year 1860, capturing the grandeur of Walkers Pillar in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Standing tall at eighty feet high, this magnificent doric column was erected as a lasting tribute to Reverend George Walker, who played a crucial role as Joint-Governor of Derry during the Great Siege of 1689. The image showcases the remarkable architecture and landscape surrounding this historic monument. The city walls that enclose Londonderry can be seen in the background, reminding us of its rich history as a walled town. The pillars supporting Walkers Pillar add an elegant touch to its design, symbolizing strength and resilience. However, it is important to note that this iconic structure met an unfortunate fate in later years. In the 1970s, during a period marked by conflict between different factions in Northern Ireland including the Irish Republican Army (IRA), Walkers Pillar was tragically blown up. Through this thought-provoking photograph captured by R Wallis and preserved by Heritage Images, we are reminded not only of architectural beauty but also how historical landmarks can become casualties of warfare. This monochrome depiction encapsulates both reverence for Reverend George Walker's legacy and serves as a poignant reminder of past struggles endured by communities in Northern Ireland.
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