A History of Bishop’s Gate
A short history of Bishops Gate – one of the four original gates of Londonderry’s majestic City Walls.
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Heroes of the Siege: Major Arthur Nobel
Not all the Heroes of the Siege are well known – here we look at Major Arthur Nobel, considered to be equally as gallant as Colonel Murray.
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The Apprentice Boys Of Derry
A brief look at the Apprentice Boys of Derry
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The Thirteenth Morning
The following poem was found an old newspaper clipping. It was written in 1952 about the 13th July morning in Lurgan in 1951. The author had been asked several times for it so thought the easiest thing to do was to send it to the Lurgan Mail for publishing. We can tell by the poem…
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The Gates of Londonderry
Looking at the famous Gates – the original 4 and the 3 additions.
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The Build-up to the Shutting of the Gates – 1685 to 1688
Sometimes it’s useful to look at the history leading up to an event, in order to view it in the context of the time. Here’s a short piece on the build-up to why the gates were shut on that fateful day!
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About the Murray Club
The Murray Parent Club was founded in 1847 and takes its name from Colonel Adam Murray, arguably one of the most important figures during the Siege. We welcome new members who wish to belong to a small progressive Club that represents a significant part of Londonderry’s rich heritage. The Club meets monthly in the Apprentice…
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Heroes of the Siege: Adam Murray
Adam Murray, true Ulster-Scots home-grown Siege of Derry hero who may, or may not, have coined the phrase ‘No surrender’. While the names of the 13 Apprentice Boys suggest Ulster-Scots backgrounds, most of the key figures in the 1689 Siege of Derry were of English origin with the conspicuous exception of Adam Murray. Murray lived…
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Poem: Murray and Maumont
‘Tls a lay of martial glory, not from ancient Greece nor RomeBut a cherished fireside story of each loyal British home – ‘Tis a scene of Derry’s valour when her war flag was unfurledAnd her fame was traced for-ever in the Annals of the World.When her brightest maiden honours were portrayed in tears of blood,When…
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Heroes of the Siege: James Roche
James Roche, one of the many heroes of the Siege of Derry
