History of the Orange

Beyond the Banners is the exhaustive account of the history of an Institution which is the Protestant community's largest fraternal organisation worldwide. This book is complete with hundreds of photographs and details from Orange archives. This book will take you - beyond the banners

Publication date June 2009

267mm X 267mm, 144 pages, Hard back cover with dust jacket, Colour throughout, Hundreds of photographs, paintings, maps and illustrations.

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This attractive publication by Schomberg Press features noted Orange historians dealing with various aspects of Orangemen in service from 1798 to 2000. Included are chapters on the Victorian period, the First World War, Second World War and Northern Ireland Troubles. This book is based on the successful Battles Beyond the Boyne exhibition staged by the Grand Lodge. Illustrated with unique photographs, and aimed at the general reader with an interest in Orangeism and history. Edited by Dr. David Hume, with contributions from Cecil Kilpatrick, David Cargo, Jack Greenald, Greg Hopkins, David Scott, and Bruce Kidd.

86 pages

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edited papers of Colonel William Blacker and Colonel Robert Wallace.

The publication of the edited papers of these two distinguished men of the past will enhance the knowledge of the formation of the Orange Order. Colonel William Blacker gives his eye-witness account of the "Battle of the Diamond". These papers held in the Armagh County Museum and the Public Records Office are now to be made available to a wider reading public.

166 pages, hardback

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A brief but detailed history of the Battle of the Diamond, which was the immediate reason for the founding of the Orange Order, is placed on record for future generations. Cecil Kilpatrick, presents the fruit of his detailed research for the benefits of those who appreciate brevity in writing.

28 pages.

Published after the Siege of Drumcree, 9th-11th July 1995, to help a better understanding not just of the events of the 'Siege', but of the reasons behind the Orange Tradition of parading, so that 'offence' will not be taken where no 'offence' is intended.

40 pages.

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