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Kathleen, who's now 92, was a nurse during the years of violence that followed the march’68 is a new BBC Radio Foyle series marking the 50th anniversary of the start of the Troubles.Most historians agree that if the start of the Troubles can be traced to one time and place, it is the civil rights march on Duke Street in Londonderry on the 5th October 1968. The demonstration had b

James was 13 when the march happened. He describes how the aftermath changed the course of life, as he joined a paramilitary organisation called the Ulster Defence Association.’68 is a new BBC Radio Foyle series marking the 50th anniversary of the start of the Troubles.Most historians agree that if the start of the Troubles can be traced to one time and place, it is the civil rig

Martin was a young reporter with a local newspaper and attended the march. He describes the atmosphere in the city and what happened next.’68 is a new BBC Radio Foyle series marking the 50th anniversary of the start of the Troubles.Most historians agree that if the start of the Troubles can be traced to one time and place, it is the civil rights march on Duke Street in Londonderr

Hazel grew up in the mostly Protestant Fountain housing estate. She reflects on what went wrong in the years after the march.’68 is a new BBC Radio Foyle series marking the 50th anniversary of the start of the Troubles.Most historians agree that if the start of the Troubles can be traced to one time and place, it is the civil rights march on Duke Street in Londonderry on the 5th

Michael went to the march, but his friend Cathal wasn't born until 20 years later. They discuss the achievements of civil rights.’68 is a new BBC Radio Foyle series marking the 50th anniversary of the start of the Troubles.Most historians agree that if the start of the Troubles can be traced to one time and place, it is the civil rights march on Duke Street in Londonderry on the

Sisters Isabel and Anne grew up in the city centre. They recall the first time they saw guns on the streets.'68 is a new BBC Radio Foyle series marking the 50th anniversary of the start of the Troubles. Most historians agree that if the start of the Troubles can be traced to one time and place, it is the civil rights march on Duke Street in Londonderry on the 5th October 1968. The

Willie was a young man in 1968. He recalls life in a working-class Protestant community.'68 is a new BBC Radio Foyle series marking the 50th anniversary of the start of the Troubles. Most historians agree that if the start of the Troubles can be traced to one time and place, it is the civil rights march on Duke Street in Londonderry on the 5th October 1968. The demonstration had be

Hugo and Willie grew up in poverty in the 1960s. They recall how the demand for better housing shaped the civil rights movement.'68 is a new BBC Radio Foyle series marking the 50th anniversary of the start of the Troubles. Most historians agree that if the start of the Troubles can be traced to one time and place, it is the civil rights march on Duke Street in Londonderry on the 5t

Billy and Rachelle were children when the Duke Street march happened, but say the consequences of it rippled throughout their lives.'68 is a new BBC Radio Foyle series marking the 50th anniversary of the start of the Troubles. Most historians agree that if the start of the Troubles can be traced to one time and place, it is the civil rights march on Duke Street in Londonderry on th

'68 is a new BBC Radio Foyle series marking the 50th anniversary of the start of the Troubles. Most historians agree that if the start of the Troubles can be traced to one time and place, it is the civil rights march on Duke Street in Londonderry on the 5th October 1968. The demonstration had been banned by the government and when it went ahead police turned water cannon on the pro