The siege of Derry and the role of the apprentice boys is still commemorated across Protestant communities in Northern Ireland. It represents an important part of their identity as Protestants loyal to the Protestant Crown in England.
Fig 8.12 The Siege of Derry lasted for three months, during which time it is estimated that 4,000 people from Derry’s Protestant population died of starvation and disease.
Fig 8.13 An Apprentice Boys’ march takes place during the annual marching season in Northern Ireland.
RECALL
1. Explain the following terms: (a) Bawn
(d) Creats
(b) A town diamond (e) Craft guilds (c) Apprentice boys
2. What clan had their home at Donegal Castle? 3. Name three craft guilds that were given land in the new county of Londonderry. 4. Outline the main characteristics of plantation towns in Ulster. 5. Working with a partner, research and create a project about the Siege of Derry. 6. List two advantages and two disadvantages of the development of newplantation towns in Ulster.
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Read more about the apprentice boys and the siege by searching for: 1. apprenticeboysofderry.org 2. riots – follow – apprentice – boys – parade – rte – archives – exhibitions