The Siege of Londonderry - Ireland - 1689 The French and Irish forces of Catholic King James II set siege to the supporters of the Protestant King William III, in the city of Londonderry. The Siege of Londonderry was a pivotal point in world history. The defence of that city and the events surrounding it, marked the end of the era of absolutist Monarchy and bolstered the fledging concept of Parliamentary Democracy. Its story is fascinating. We have spent many hours poring over historical documents to bring you this wealth of knowledge on the Siege of London-Derry. You can search for the names of people involved in the Siege, read about events, view illustrations of the city, see portraits of some key players and find out interesting facts. http://www.lynx2ulster.com/Siege/index.php