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WALKERS MONUMENT. LONDONDERRY.

When James II.. hunted from England by his indignant subjects, found refuge for a time in Ireland, he summoned to his aid a formidable French army. At first it seemed as though by the aid of Britain's deadliest foe the fugitive monarch would at least bo master of the kingdom of Ireland. Happily, by the brave action of the "prentice boys of Derry, the gates of that famous city were closed against the angry king and his foreign allies. The stress of danger, as is so often the case, brought to the front men who in quieter days might have lived tranquil lives unnoticed. Major Baker, and George Walker, a Protestant clergyman, were appointed Governors; and animated by their example, and directed by their skill, the besieged held the city against assault and famine for a hundred and five days, until the welcome relief came from the sea. The Monument stands on the rampart to commemorate the heroism of George Walker, and beside it flies the flag of the Union, which owes so much to him.
Date between 1887 and 1889
date QS:P,+1887-00-00T00:00:00Z/8,P1319,+1887-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1326,+1889-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Source The Queen's Empire. Volume 4. Cassell & Co. London
Author Various photographers for Cassell & Co.
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