The Siege of Derry 1689

A great documentary detailing the rebellion in which the citizens of Derry locked their king and his men out of the city in 1689, in support of the Dutch invasion of England.The great academic historians of this generation tell the story of Derry’s siege and related incidents.

Richard O’Hara a former Royal Green Jacket

The prosecuting solicitor told the court he was acting on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions. O’Hara, the court heard, had served with the Royal Green Jackets in Belfast for two years, but in 1972 was discharged for disobeying orders after refusing to go back for a fourth tour of duty.

Rifleman G.A. Littler

The international football cap awarded to Rifleman G.A. Littler of The King’s Royal Rifle Corps for representing the England Amateur Football Team in a friendly match against the Netherlands on 24th March 1913.

Mission Statement

The Memorial Chair Our first mission was completed in 2015, this was the installation of a Memorial Chair which was installed in the former barracks […]

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Hugh Willing  (Said in Sept 2013) “We encourage you all to support their initiative“ The above statement was said by Hugh Willing during our first […]

Steve’s Wandering Lens

Every Green Jacket I know holds this city in high esteem, our second home. We were all so young, yet this city is the one we remember best…