An effigy of Colonel Robert Lundy was burnt in Bishop Street on Saturday afternoon as part of the festivities.
The ‘Shutting of the Gates’ commemorations celebrate the actions of the 13 apprentices who slammed the gates of Derry in the face of King James II of England's men in December 1688.
21. Members of the ABOD Cumber Claudy Branch at the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s Shutting of the Gates parade held in the city on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney.
Members of the ABOD Cumber Claudy Branch at the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s Shutting of the Gates parade held in the city on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
22. Members of the ABOD Associated Club General Committee at the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s Shutting of the Gates parade held in the city on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney
Members of the ABOD Associated Club General Committee at the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s Shutting of the Gates parade held in the city on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
23. A bandswoman from the Castlereagh Young Loyalist at the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s Shutting of the Gates parade held in the city on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney
A bandswoman from the Castlereagh Young Loyalist at the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s Shutting of the Gates parade held in the city on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
24. Members of the ABOD County Down Amalgamated Committee at the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s Shutting of the Gates parade held in the city on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney.
Members of the ABOD County Down Amalgamated Committee at the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s Shutting of the Gates parade held in the city on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney