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19th Century Guildhall, Derry - has beautiful stained glass windows depicting the city's past.

'Derry' the name comes from the Irish 'doire' meaning a place of oaks'.

In 1613, James II granted a charter under the City Of London, which gave rise to the prefix of Derry.

The impregnable walls have earned Derry the title of 'the Maiden City' and still remains Derry's most notable feature.

The heart of the city is still laid out in a formal grid style with four main streets leading to a square, "The Diamond".



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