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	Derry History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The present cathedral of ; Derry (Doire= an oak-wood), was commenced in 1628 and finished in 1633.
		Derry, one of the most historically rich counties in Ireland, has experienced a period of consecutive residency of a single culture for over 1500 years.
		Derry, one of the most important and historic towns in Ulster, stands in the extreme west of the county, in a commanding position on a bold hill looking down on a curve of the Foyle, here a broad tidal river.
	derry.travelinireland.com /derry_history.htm (1340 words)

	History of Derry - Derry / Londonderry Northern Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The claim that he founded Derry is less certain, although that monastery definitely belonged to the federation of Columban churches which looked to Colmcille as their spiritual founder and leader.
		Derry's medieval heydays were in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries when the local Mac Lochlainn dynasty moved into the settlement.
		Derry is an old, beautiful city, set in a surrounding landscape of unparallelled natural beauty and diversity.
	www.londonderrychamber.co.uk /about-derry/history/index.php (1834 words)

	A History of Derry
		In 1566 Derry was captured by the English.
		In 1649 during the civil wars between king and parliament Derry was besieged by royalists for 20 weeks but again the city did not fall.
		Despite this Derry grew larger in the 18th century and suburbs appeared outside the walls.
	www.localhistories.org /derry.html (1059 words)

	History Of Derry House
		Derry House takes its name from the Derry family, who lived there from 1943 until 1990, but that is only one of the most recent chapters in its history.
		The Derrys returned in 1945 and shared the big house with the Adamsons until the smaller house, which had been rented to various other families in the meantime, was vacant, painted and restored.
		Duncan Derry was educated at Cambridge, where he originally met Anthony Adamson, and then came to Canada and continued his studies in geology at the University of Toronto where he completed a PhD.
	www.mssociety.ca /chapters/mississauga/history.htm (2629 words)

	Derry PA \| History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Known as the Derry Settlement, it was initially populated by the Scotch-Irish who immigrated from the Huntingdon / Franklin County Area.
		Serving as a passenger and freight station for the Village of New Derry and the surrounding countryside, the Village at Derry Station grew in size and importance until 1881 when it incorporated and became the Borough of Derry.
		The Greater Derry Area is truly a unique place to live, whether you are looking for a home or just a place to visit, come on over and enjoy the place we call home.
	www.derrypa.com /history.shtml (672 words)

	City of Derry
		As a result the history of the city is one of recurrent destruction from 783, when the Danes burnt the abbey, to the end of the seventeenth century.
		Its lugged doorcase with segmental pediment is probably the earliest piece of Georgian design left in Derry, and in the hall it retains most of the original panelling together with the mangled remains of a delicate rococo staircase and the date surrounded in a wreath of acanthus.
		In 1772 the Derry Journal offices were built at the top of the street, but the high plain facades of all the buildings and the fenestration, even where the walls have been stuccoed over, proclaim their eighteenth-century origins.
	freespace.virgin.net /mp.hearth/Derry.html (2648 words)

	Derry
		Derry's history dates back over 1,450 years old, a lasting reminder of the early inhabitants of the area is the Iron Age fort, just over the border in County Donegal, known as the Grianan of Aileach.
		A lot of Derry’s sights are meshed with its history, the 16th Century walls which surround the city are among the oldest and the best preserved citidal walls in Europe.
		The county of Derry and nearby County Donegal have a wealth of green fields and sights to appeal to nature lovers.
	e-journey.net /Derry (1628 words)

	Derry Tourist Guide - history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Emigration via Derry began in the 18th century and was one of the reasons for the growth of the city as a major port over the following years.
		During the Second World War Derry was one of the major naval bases used by the Allied troops in the Battle of the Atlantic.
		Derry has a lot to offer the visitor who wishes not only to explore its rich historical background but to enjoy all the amenities of a modern city.
	www.visitderry.com /history.htm (723 words)

	history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Derry's development was accelerated by the location of a major servicing terminal here by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
		Today the Derry Volunteer Fire Company is equipped with modern firefighting equipment with a replacement cost in excess of a million dollars.
		As it was in the beginning in 1889, Derry volunteer firefighters stand ready to serve their fellow citizens.
	mysite.verizon.net /fototek/history.htm (759 words)

	History of Derry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Parliamentarians besieged in Derry were relieved by a strange alliance of Roundhead troops under George Monck and the Irish Catholic general Owen Roe O'Neill.
		Among Derry's most famous citizens in the second half of the seventeenth century was George Farquhar, one of the so-called Restoration dramatists.
		Yet another contentious issue was the reluctance of the authorities to grant Derry the new University of Ulster, which was instead granted to the predominantly unionist town of Coleraine.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/History_of_Derry (2331 words)

	Ireland Travel Guide: County Derry
		A flat plain extends eastwards from Derry City, skirting Lough Foyle, to Limavady on the River Roe and the university city of Coleraine on the River Bann.
		Named after the Irish “doire” meaning “oak grove,” Derry is the second largest city in Northern Ireland, and is delightful, standing on a hill on the estuary of the river Foyle, which divides it in two.
		In 1613, Derry ’s charter gave it a mayor and corporation and added London to its name – a bone of contention with nationalists who are the majority in the area.
	www.authenticireland.com /travel_guide/derry.htm (695 words)

	RedWingsBaseball.com: History: Russ Derry obituary
		Russ Derry, the Rochester Red Wings' all-time home run king, died Tuesday in Princeton, Mo. He was 88.
		Derry became a charter member of the Red Wings Hall of Fame in 1989 and last visited Rochester for a replica jersey promotion (No. 3) at Frontier Field in 2000.
		The Yankees traded Derry to the Philadelphia Athletics in 1946, but the back problem that had kept him out of World War II flared up and he hit only.207 without a home run in 69 games that American League season.
	www.redwingsbaseball.com /history/derryobit102004.html (605 words)

	Baltser Diery-Derry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		My son, Philip Derry is to have the first choice of the divisions of the said four hundred acres of land.
		I have since found the Baltser Derry lease, it was in the "Piedmont" manor, which was on the east side of Short Hill Mountain, although his appears to have been right on the western boundary of the manor (which was in fact the ridge of Short Hill, referred to in the lease as "Diggs's Line".
		The Derry house still stands on the large valley floor tract, and it is in fact our plan in future years to excavate around the house (we are currently working on the Demory house).
	www.fullmooncustomcycles.com /Baltser_Diery-Derry.html (1024 words)

	A History of Scandinavia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		This concise account traces the history of the Scandinavian countries from earliest times to the present, emphasizing common features in their heritage and in their contribution to the modern world.
		The author's aim is to describe each country's history, traditions, and way of life and to examine the political development of the five nations in the context of the whole Nordic region.
		Derry also wrote A History of Modern Norway, 1814-1972 and A Short History of Norway.
	www.upress.umn.edu /Books/D/derry_history.html (87 words)

	Derry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The name was changed from Derry in 1613 during the Plantation of Ulster to reflect the establishment of the city by the London guilds.
		Derry is used by nationalists in Northern Ireland; the majority of unionists (though not all) preferring the city's official name, Londonderry.
		Derry Urban Area (DUA), including the city and the neighbouring settlements of Culmore, New Buildings and Strathfoyle, is classified as a city by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (ie with population exceeding 75,000).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Derry (4317 words)

	DERRY TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT - HERSHEY,PA.
		Early 17th Century - The Derry area was occupied by the Susquehannocks, an Iroquoian- speaking Indian tribe.
		Derry then included what later became four townships in two counties.
		The national and religious identity of Derry's early settlers is varied, but mostly made up of Scotch-Irish, German, and Swiss-Germans who migrated for religious and political beliefs.
	www.derrycops.com /twphistory.htm (726 words)

	History of Stoverdale
		We wish to also Thank the Hershey Derry Township Historical Society for their part in preserving this history of one of the oldest communities in Derry Township.
		As we wind down the 275th celebration of the Township of Derry, we have yet to explore many areas of the Township which are steeped in history.
		The article also states that the Derry Township supervisors were concerned that the housing conditions of the cottages did not meet the specifications of the township.
	members.aol.com /SaveStoverdale/Stoverdale/history.htm (1221 words)

	Derry PA, Derry Pennsylvania - Great Towns in Westmoreland County, PA
		Derry was originally populated by the Scotch-Irish who immigrated from Huntingdon and Franklin Counties in 1769, at a time when it was first possible to legally purchase land in Western Pennsylvania.
		The population grew rapidly and by 1775 Derry Township was established.
		And lastly, the Derry Historical Society (www.derryhistory.org) is a group of dedicated individuals that have worked to preserve the historical content of the area.
	www.inwestmoreland.com /Towns/Derry/Derry.htm (1328 words)

	World History Compass, European History
		These laws are key to understanding the history of the period as well as the sectarian conflicts that still plague Northern Ireland.
		Literature, history and culture in the age of Victoria.
		This is because of the different calendars used by England and Scotland for a significant period of history.
	www.worldhistorycompass.com /europe3.htm (2227 words)

	Derry School History
		The name was changed from Derry Township High School with the consolidation of Burnham-Derry in 1952-53.
		Students from Yeagertown, Derry Township, Burnham and Decatur Township entered a newly constructed Chief Logan High School, located in Highland Park, for the first time in the Fall of 1958.
		Currently, Derry Elementary School is comprised of one class of each grade level, K-5, along with Special Education classes and Title I offices.
	www.mcsdk12.org /derry/history/hist.htm (290 words)

	Derry history - Heritage and historical attractions in Derry
		Derry, once the meeting point of four railway systems, has a new and very special station, full of delights and surprises that everyone will enjoy.
		When the local O'Doherty family built a castle in Derry for their overlords the O' Donnells, probably around 1500, it may well have been thought that a new beginning was about to be made.
		Situated in the heart of the city overlooking the river this museum holds a sizeable collection of maritime artefacts tracing Derry's history through the ages including the facts about the city being one of the most important strategic harbours throughout the world wars of this century.
	www.countyderry.com /derry_heritage_derry.htm (2408 words)

	Derry Area School District \| Alumni
		Until 2003, every Derry Area graduating class was on its own when it came to keeping in contact with each other, especially at reunion time.
		The Derry Area Alumni Association was established in 2003 to create an avenue for graduates scattered all over the globe to remain in contact with an important part of their history.
		Derry grads have many stories, memories, and wise advice to share with each; our Alumni Association will be a channel through which this information will flow.
	derryasd.schoolwires.com /725432727143227 (279 words)

	Accommodation in City Hotel Derry Ireland
		Derry hosts history from the very ancient to the very modern.
		Not only can you instantly see the history but the local people here would be happy to tell you their own.
		Derry or Doire or Londonderry or The Maiden City located on the banks of the great river Foyle can boast a very comprehensive history.
	www.accommodationow.com /accommodation/city_hotel_derry.htm (446 words)

	Derry
		Both integrated schools in Derry are in the Protestant area (Waterside) of Derry; one is by a RUC headquarters; the other is next to a mental hospital.
		From one vantage point, the Free Derry sign and its Republic of Ireland flag are juxtaposed with a RUC watchtower.
		The “Derry Civil Rights Association” banner (the one the was depicted in the mural; see above) hung on the wall of that room, with a description of the banner alongside.
	www.emory.edu /OXFORD/pierceprogram/docs/derry.htm (1999 words)

	:: Derry City FC - Online - DERRY AIM TO CAUSE MAJOR EURO UPSET :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		However, the Derry boss insisted that his squad was 'flexible' and, indeed, believed his panel could change any system during a game should such a need arise.
		The Derry boss also suggested that Gothenburg were still considered the favourites to go through, given their pedigree in Europe having won the U.E.F.A. Cup twice in the past 20 years.
		Finally, many observers have viewed Derry City's victory in Sweden as probably the biggest win for any Irish side since European competition was formulated and a favourable result this week would certainly present future eircom League sides playing in Europe with significant ranking points as U.E.F.A. revise its seeding points for next year's competitions.
	www.derrycityfc.net /displaystory.php?storyid=501 (1112 words)

	Shouting Derry Man: Siege Of Derry History Video
		Previously I posted the interesting history of Derry video which makes a small reference to the Siege of Derry, an important historic event that occurred in Derry.
		In school I studied the Siege of Derry and was always fascinated about this piece of Derry history, after all we Derry people are reminded of the Siege everyday by simply walking past the famous City walls that are located in the city centre.
		Derry, IE A disgruntled Derry man having issues finding any Derry blogs on the big internet.
	derryman.blogspot.com /2006/12/siege-of-derry-history-video.html (204 words)

	Derry Hotels Derry accommodation — Derry Ireland- Derry bed and breakfasts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		In more recent history, Derry has been a place of conflict when, starting in the 1600s, settlers from Scotland were moved into Northern Ireland.
		Derry has a very convenient and sophisticated road infrastructure.
		The University of Ulster has 2 of its campuses in County Derry, one in Coleraine and one in Derry city.
	derry.travelinireland.com (158 words)

	Derry Counseling Services - History
		In 1988, 80 clients a week were going through 15 East Derry Road and it was decided that the practice needed to move out of the house into a medical type of environment.
		Today, Derry Counseling Service is comprised of Paul H. Wright, Licensed Psychologist; Leslie Horner-Wright, Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Richard Donovan, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker; and Tim Sergi, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
		The staff is very excited to have him as part of the group because he relates so well to both clients and staff a-like.
	www.derrycounseling.com /history.html (474 words)

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