Derry-Londonderry in Derry And Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Hunger Strike
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
1. Hunger Strike Marker
This mural depicts one of the surviving hunger strikers as he looked after 53 days without food. He was one of seven men who went on hunger strike at the Maze prison in Belfast from 28th October, 1980 in protest against loss of their rights as political prisoners. His image was beamed around the world on television. He is joined by one of the women from Armagh jail who went on strike in sympathy. Both are wrapped in blankets marking their refusal to wear prison uniform.
Ours is a commemorative art. Raymond McCartney’s photograph smuggled out of ‘the Maze’ seemed to tell the whole story of the grief and suffering of the inmates.
The H Block Armagh Prison Struggle
And In Memory Of
Bobby Sands • Frank Hughes • Raymond McCreesh • Patsy O’Hara • Martin Hurson
Kevin Lynch • Kieran Doherty • Tom McElwee • Michael Devine • Joe McDonnell
Ni neart go cur le chéile
Erected 2000 by The Bogside Artists.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Disasters • Law Enforcement • Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is October 28, 1980.
Location. 54° 59.851′ N, 7° 19.496′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Peace Mural (a few steps from this marker); Bloody Sunday (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil Rights (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of the Bogside (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mc Nutt, Phelan, and Mc Shane Memorial (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Bloody Sunday (about 90 meters away); Motorman (about 120 meters away); H Block Hunger Strike Memorial (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Derry-Londonderry.
Also see . . .
1. Republican hunger strikes in the Maze prison, 1980-1981. (Submitted on January 22, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Bogside Artists and Their Derry Murals. (Submitted on January 22, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
2. Hunger Strike Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
3. Hunger Strike Marker and Mural
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
4. Hunger Strike Mural
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 547 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 22, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
