337th Anniversary of the Shutting of the Gates

The 337th Anniversary of the Shutting of the Gates took place on Saturday 6th December. The weekend started on the Friday evening with firing the cannon on the Walls one and three times (13), following by touching the historic gates, this year's traditions being undertaken by the Browning Parent Club. Central to the day was the Service of Thanksgiving in St. Columbs Cathedral. The day concluded with the burning of an effigy of Lundy the Traitor before Branch Clubs departed at the end of the afternoon.