Ten-year-old Millie McHugh, holds a candle in memory of Nobel laureate John Hume

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Former SDLP leader and Nobel laureate John Hume has made his final journey home to his native city for his funeral in St Eugene’s Cathedral

By Picture Desk

Published 5th Aug 2020, 10:10 BST

A socially distanced guard of honour made up of party activists watched on as the procession made its way to the doors of the cathedral.

Candles in memory of John Hume who died earlier this week

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Candles in memory of John Hume who died earlier this week

Aoife Bryce with a candle for John Hume

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Aoife Bryce with a candle for John Hume

Monica Wilson lights a candle in her home

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Monica Wilson lights a candle in her home

SDLP members form a guard of honour

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SDLP members form a guard of honour

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