IN PICTURES: Apprentice Boys' Burning of Lundy and Shutting of the Gates in Derry

Participants and spectators gathered in Derry city centre to attend the Apprentice Boys’ Shutting of the Gates commemorations on Saturday, which included a parade through the city centre and the burning of the Lundy effigy in Bishop Street.

Photos: George Sweeney / Derry Journal.

1. A large effigy of Colonel Robert Lundy was alight on Saturday as part of the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s annual ‘Shutting of the Gates’ celebrations in Derry city centre. Photo: George Sweeney

A large effigy of Colonel Robert Lundy was alight on Saturday as part of the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s annual ‘Shutting of the Gates’ celebrations in Derry city centre. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

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2. Apprentice Boys of Derry parade in Derry city centre on Saturday as part of the annual ‘Shutting of the Gates’ celebrations. Photo: George Sweeney

Apprentice Boys of Derry parade in Derry city centre on Saturday as part of the annual ‘Shutting of the Gates’ celebrations. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

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3. Cormeen Rising Sons of William band on parade in Derry city centre on Saturday as part of the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s annual ‘Shutting of the Gates’ celebrations. Photo: George Sweeney

Cormeen Rising Sons of William band on parade in Derry city centre on Saturday as part of the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s annual ‘Shutting of the Gates’ celebrations. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

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4. Young bandsmen on parade in Derry city centre on Saturday as part of the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s annual ‘Shutting of the Gates’ celebrations. Photo: George Sweeney

Young bandsmen on parade in Derry city centre on Saturday as part of the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s annual ‘Shutting of the Gates’ celebrations. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

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