BBC archive clips explain the significance of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, when William (of Orange) defeated James II to secure the throne of England, Ireland and Scotland.

William and his wife Mary were crowned joint monarchs of England, Scotland and Ireland in 1689. Their accession, known as the ‘Glorious Revolution’, marked an important transition towards ...

The latest in the historical documentary series on the events and effects of Britain's most famous battles. The Battle of the Boyne in 1690 proved to be one of the major turning points in Irish ...

Big man Tim McGarry and the wee man David Hume travel back to the year 1690 to tell the story of the Battle of the Boyne. They ask the question: should we all be celebrating King William’s victory?

Louth, 3 June 1923 - An obelisk, erected in 1736 on the site of the Battle of the Boyne of 1690, was completely destroyed in a mine explosion. The limestone granite monument, erected with the ...