The Battle Of The Boyne 1690 - Why Is It Celebrated?

The Battle of the Boyne 1690, Ireland. Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Love British History? GET MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://www.thehistorychap.com/Newsle... WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT MY CHANNEL Become A Patron and get exclusive history talks https://www.thehistorychap.com/Suppor... Make a one-off donation https://buymeacoffee.com/thehistorychap Every year on the 12th July, Northern Ireland’s loyalist, protestant community celebrate the battle of the Boyne. A battle fought in 1690 between 2 kings involving nearly 60,000 troops, on the banks of a river in Ireland. One representing Irish Catholic hopes and the other, representing Protestant aspirations. But what actually happened at the Battle of the Boyne,? And why were they fighting at all? Following a recent poll here on YouTube, I know that it is a question that many of you are keen to find out about. So, It’s time to explore the battle that still shapes Ireland to this day. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:37 Story Begins 1:09 Protestant hopes & fears 2:58 The Glorious Revolution 4:28 Ireland 6:38 International Dimension 8:00 The Siege of Londonderry 9:34 Tide Turns 11:19 William takes charge 12:08 The Armies 15:04 Battle of the Boyne begins 16:14 James makes a mistake 17:22 William attacks 19:24 Jacobite cavalry 20:35 William crosses the Boyne 21:12 End of the battle 23:41 Battle of the Boyne celebrations 24:56 Jacobites Follow me at: www.thehistorychap.com Instagram:https://bit.ly/3iySrAj Facebook:https://bit.ly/37IUfkH    / thehistorychap   My name is Chris Green and I love to share stories from British history. Not just because they are interesting but because, good or bad, they have shaped the world we live in today. History should not be stuffy or a long list of dates or kings & queens. So rather than lectures or Youtube animations, I tell stories that bring the past to life. My aim is to be chat as if I were having a coffee or meal with you. Jean in Maryland, USA recently wrote: "Chris, is the history teacher I wish I had at school!" Just for the record, I do have a history degree in Medieval & Modern history from the University of Birmingham. Disclaimer: All opinions and comments expressed in the 'Comments' section do not reflect the opinions of Chris Green Communication Ltd t/a The History Chap. All opinions and comments should contribute to the dialogue. Chris Green Communication Ltd does not condone written attacks, insults, racism, sexism, extremism, or otherwise questionable comments or material in the 'Comments' section, and reserves the right to delete any comment violating this rule or to block any poster from the channel. The History Chap is a trading name of Chris Green Communication Ltd, a company registered in England & Wales (Co No: 05025587)