U-boat day gives young people sense of history

Council education officer, Margaret Edwards, says the commemoration of the May 1945 U-boat surrender at the weekend taught younger people, as well as visitors, about the vital role Londonderry played in one of the most significant events in world history.

She said it helped put the spotlight on an important aspect of the city’s unique maritime heritage.

“People who lived here during the war or who grew up listening to stories about rationing and blackouts enjoyed taking a trip back in time to reminisce,” said Margaret.