Images of Garvagh
The Towns History of
the last Century
Images of Garvagh
contains the making of the roads in and out of the town of Garvagh,
some constructed as far back as 1823.
One mile from the town is the remains of the Berryman farmhouse,
where in 1908, John Berryman murdered his brother and
sister-in-law. This is the first time that the Berryman story has
been on video. All the churches and clergy of the surrounding
district, as well as the schools and teachers of the past 100 years
are well documented and there is an interesting feature on forts,
standing stones, burial chambers, daffs and stone circles which are
plentiful in the Garvagh area.
Images of Garvagh
Volume 2 contains the course and history of
The Agivey River which has wound its way around the hills and
valleys in a course which has changed little in 20000 years. Dr. Ian
Kerr recalls the holy well in Farrantemple which in 1933 was to
become the water supply for Garvagh town. Before the last war there
were at least three blacksmiths operating in the town, we take a
look at these as well as all the other businesses past and present.
The year 2002 was an important one for the town with the main street
getting a facelift and the new community centre hosting a variety of
local events. We came up with many old photographs and many new
facts about the town.
Images of Garvagh
Volume 3
looks at the Northern Ireland Forestry Division which came
to Garvagh in 1946. We show the changing world of forestry work
and have an old film made in 1958 which shows the men who worked
there in those days. In 1750 John Getty from near Mayoghill sailed
to America, and one of his descendants went on to become the richest
man in the world. Also in this area is the grave of airman Stewart
McDonald who crashed here in 1947. On 31st January 1953
The Princess Victoria
sank with a loss of 133 lives. Rosemary Mullan from Ballerin lost
her life and Albert Dickie from Aghadowey was saved, we have both
their stories. The Woman's Institute, Garvagh's picture house,
Garvagh High School and the Garvagh Show are also featured
These DVDs are now available
to buy online or by contacting John Thompson
Tel: 028 295 58688
