But SDLP Councillor Gerard Diver said the work of the Bogside Artists must be valued.

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The Bogside Artists, whose murals attract visitors from around the world, complain about an historic lack of support.

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But over in the Bogside, outside the city's walls, there is a feeling of alienation by local artists.

BBC: Divided opinions as Derry prepares for City of Culture 2013

Tom Kelly said that the Bogside Artists' murals, despite attracting thousands of visitors, is not featured on the 2013 initiative's website.

BBC: Divided opinions as Derry prepares for City of Culture 2013

Cllr Jimmy Carr made the comments on Facebook following a council debate over funding to the Bogside Artists for the restoration of murals.

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Colonel Jackson said this forced the rioters back into the Bogside when the idea was to surround them and pick them up at army barriers.

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The colonel told the inquiry that the former SDLP leader suggested he look in a certain place in the Bogside where there "may be some arms or explosives".

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"The Bogside Artists have produced iconic work on the streets of Derry which is a huge tourism attraction for people who visit our city, " he said.

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Mr Carlin also described "a sense of real fear" when he saw what he believed were paratroopers in buildings on the periphery of the Bogside area.

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Mr Boyle also admitted spitting in a soldier's face during the march at the William Street barrier containing the march inside the Bogside and later throwing stones at troops.

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