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Embark on a journey through 19th-century Derry cultural and industrial heritage at First Derry Church - the former Girls' School, where storytelling, craft, and community celebrate the city's proud shirt-making legacy, the preservation of traditional skills.
This welcoming, hands-on experience invites visitors to slow down, stitch together, and connect through stories of craftsmanship, community, and innovation.
Hosted by Catherine and Margaret, as a passionate mother and daughter team with deep ties to the venue, this experience combines heritage storytelling and participative craft.
Using original 1830s needlework lessons, visitors explore Derry's textile history while enjoying warm hospitality, gentle humour, and heritage in one of the city's most historical landmarks.
Come be part of keeping this powerful history alive—one stitch at a time.
