Sunday
19Jul2009
EVEN IN THE MIDST OF LIFE...
Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 09:25PM 
Have been away at a funeral all day. It was a touching service in a wonderful old church - St Augustine's - the only church built into the walls of Londonderry. It has such a picturesque location and whilst small on the inside it is steeped in history. Of course funerals are never the easiest things to attend but I enjoy the time out from the daily race of life to reflect on the truths of the eternal.
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Wonderful, balanced photo-shot.
It does look a wonderful little church. Pity yoour visit to it was for a sad occasion David.
Beautiful church. Are the clouds typical of July weather?
Having walked the walls of Derry many times I don't remember seeing this church DV, it looks a nice old building. Where exactly is it and what denomination is it?
St Augustine's is Church of Ireland . It's situated ON the walls nr Bishop's Gate. There is a little history of the Church here.
http://www.btinternet.com/~st.augustine/history.htm
It is written by the man whose funeral I attended. Ironic.
Thanks yes I do remember it now. There's also an Orange Hall on part of the walls overlooking the Bogside area, not sure if it's still in use. It seems the history of that church is integral to the history of the city, especially it's use by Presbyterians during the siege, and not forgetting that it was originally a catholic church!
Where would the congregation come from, the Fountain estate or from all over the city?
All over - I think. It's a truly beautiful building inside well worth a few moments if you get the chance. A relatively undiscovered gem.