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The Siege of Derry

Derry/Londonderry

105 days behind the walls, with the people eating rats.

In December 1688, thirteen apprentice boys shut the gates of Derry against the troops of James II. The city held out through a siege of 105 days in 1689, as thousands died of hunger and disease, eating dogs, cats and rats.

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When
1689
Where
54.9950, -7.3200
Group
Battlefields

Visiting

Walk the complete circuit of the city walls.

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