Derry-Londonderry in Derry And Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Walker Memorial Pillar
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
1. Walker Memorial Pillar Marker
This monument was erected to perpetuate the memory of the Rev. George Walker, who, aided by the garrison and brave inhabitants of this City, most gallantly defended it through a protracted siege, viz., from the 7th Dec. 1688 O.S. to the 12th of August following against an arbitrary and bigoted Monarch, heading an army of upwards of 20,000 men, many of whom were foreign mercenaries, and by such valiant conduct in numerous sorties, and by patiently enduring extreme privations and sufferings, successfully resisted the besiegers and preserved for their posterity the blessings of civil and religious liberty.
Erected by the Apprentice Boys and Friends.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1688.
Location. 54° 59.711′ N, 7° 19.5′ W. Marker is in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in Derry And Strabane. Marker is on the city wall walking path. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland BT48 6RQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Royal Bastion (a few steps from this marker); St Columba (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Parade (within shouting distance
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
2. Walker Memorial Pillar Base and Inscription
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012
3. Walker Memorial Pillar and City Wall
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 665 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 30, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
