Thousands of Apprentice Boys and supporters took part in the demonstrations tp commemorate the bravery of 13 apprentices who closed the gates of the city in the face of King James II of England’s army in December 1688.
Normally an effigy of Scottish army officer, Colonel Robert Lundy, who was Governor of Derry in the early stages of the Siege, is burned in Bishop Street during the celebrations, however, high winds on Saturday led to the postponement of this element of the festivities.
1. Graeme Stenhouse, Governor ABOD, (centre) take a salute during the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s Shutting of the Gates 336th commemoration held in the city on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney
Graeme Stenhouse, Governor ABOD, (centre) take a salute during the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s Shutting of the Gates 336th commemoration held in the city on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
2. Apprentice Boys of Derry Shutting of the Gates commemoration held in the city on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney
Apprentice Boys of Derry Shutting of the Gates commemoration held in the city on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
3. Apprentice Boys of Derry Shutting of the Gates commemoration held in the city on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney
Apprentice Boys of Derry Shutting of the Gates commemoration held in the city on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
4. Apprentice Boys of Derry Shutting of the Gates commemoration held in the city on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney
Apprentice Boys of Derry Shutting of the Gates commemoration held in the city on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney