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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The Gates of Londonderry
Looking at the famous Gates – the original 4 and the 3 additions.
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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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Happy Independence Day!
As today is 4th of July “Independence Day” in the USA its perhaps a good time to briefly explore the links between the Great Siege of Londonderry and America.
