Few of us in Derry will know that on the 13 November 1887 in London, the Metropolitan Police attacked a demonstration organised by the Social Democratic Federation and the Irish National League. It too was to became known as Bloody Sunday. A contemporary report noted that 400 were arrested and 75 persons were badly injured, including many police, two policemen being stabbed and one protester bayonetted.
“Bloody Sunday” battlefield: St. Martin’s Lane
Oscar Wilde’s friends were involved in organising the March and afterwards it informed much of his writing.
Dr Deaglan O’Donghaile will deliver this talk. If you’ve heard him speak on other topics you’ll know its one for the diary. Deaglan is Head of the English Literature Department at John Moores University, Liverpool. He is a native son of Derry.
The talk will bring powerful insight into the man whose writing charmed and challenged his contemporary world. Deaglan is currently researching and writing a book on Wilde so we are in for a treat.
The talk will take place Sandinos Backroom on Wednesday 29th at 7.30.
Admission: Free