From the Belfast Telegraph archives we present a pictorial account of the Twelfth demonstrations in the 1980′s.

“ALMOST three and a quarter centuries after the 13 original Apprentice Boys of Derry defiantly slammed the gates of their city shut against the oncoming army of King James, their actions were once again celebrated in Londonderry on Saturday.

“THE Ulster Hall in Belfast reverberated to the sound of a selection of the province’s most distinguished marching bands at the weekend.

“The Grand Master of the Black Institution has launched a scathing attack on secularism and multiculturalism, claiming they have led to the demise of Christian beliefs in society.