Derry, aka Londonderry, site of siege, the first major event in the Williamite War in Ireland. The siege was preceded by a first attempt against the town by Jacobite forces on 7 December 1688 that was foiled when 13 apprentices shut the gates. The second attempt began when James II himself appeared before the walls on 18 April 1689 and lasted 105 days until 1 August. It ended after ships bringing provisions broke through to the town. The siege is commemorated yearly by the Protestant community.

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Location: Derry City, Ireland
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