A History of the Shutting of the Gates Celebrations 1775-1985

<p>There is a saying that <em>the English never remember the Irish never forget</em>. This book focuses on one aspect of the most notorious sieges</p><p>in British history the Siege of Londonderry 1688-89. It explores some of the myths that surround the annual Shutting of the Gates</p><p>Celebrations each December.</p><p><br></p><p>Albert Jackson explains the origins of this annual event and its many facets which are an integral part of the Celebration. He shows how</p><p>cultural appreciation can help foster a better understanding of cultural identity in a diverse society. He also explains how the burning of the</p><p>Lundy was introduced into the celebration who made the Lundy effigy and its evolution in size and uniform through the years. The</p><p>book also focuses on some of the lesser known facts about the Shutting of the Gates Celebration.</p>