In general loyalism refers to an individual's allegiance toward an established government, political party, or sovereign, especially during times of war and revolt. The most common usage of the term refers to loyalty to the Great Britain, especially to opponents of the American Revolution and those exiles who went to Canada.
In North America, the term loyalist characterised colonists who rejected the American Revolution in favour of remaining within the British Empire. American loyalists included royal officials, Anglican clergymen, wealthy merchants with ties to London, demobilised British soldiers, and recent arrivals (especially from Scotland), as well as many ordinary colonists who were conservative by nature and/or felt that the protection of Britain was needed. Colonists with loyalist sympathies accounted for an estimated 15% to 20% of the white colonial population of the day, compared with those described as "Patriots", who accounted for about 40-50% of the population. This high level of political polarisation leads historians to argue that the American Revolution was as much a civil war as it was a war of independence from the British Crown.
Loyalists were American colonists who remained loyal to the BritishCrown during the American Revolutionary War. At the time they were often called Tories, Royalists, or King's Men; Patriots called them "persons inimical to the liberties of America." They were opposed by the Patriots, those who supported the revolution. When their cause was defeated, about 15% of the Loyalists or 65,000–70,000 fled to other parts of the British Empire, to Britain or elsewhere in British North America. The southern colonists moved mostly to Florida, which had remained loyal to the Crown, and to British Caribbean possessions, while northern colonists largely migrated to Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, where they were called United Empire Loyalists. Most were compensated with Canadian land or British cash distributed through formal claims procedures.
Historians have estimated that between 15 and 20 percent of the 2.5 million whites in the colonies were Loyalists, or about 500,000 men, women and children. Numerous black Americans were also Loyalists. In Nova Scotia, the community of Birchtown was one of three communities settled by black Loyalists.
Ulster loyalism emerged in the late 19th century, as a response to the Irish Home Rule movement, and the rise of Catholic Irish nationalism. Ulster, unlike other parts of Ireland, had been somewhat industrialised since the eighteenth century, and Belfast developed into a major industrial city and was heavily dependent on trade with the rest of the UK. Although most of Ireland was Catholic, in the province of Ulster, Protestants were the majority. Loyalism began as a self-determination movement among Ulster Protestants who did not want to become part of an autonomous Ireland. While some Irish Catholics were also unionist, loyalism emphasized a Protestant and British heritage. The independence movement led to the partition of Ireland in 1921; most of Ireland left the UK to become a separate independent state, while about two-thirds of Ulster remained within the United Kingdom as a self-governing territory called Northern Ireland. Loyalists (and others) often use 'Ulster' as an alternative name for Northern Ireland.
Now that a United Ireland is on the way, Loyalism is attempting a PR spin. This video is to counter this cynical move. Let's Talk REAL Loyalism; in their own words.
published: 26 Apr 2021
Are Ulster-Scots & Loyalism the same thing?
Are Ulster-Scots and Loyalism the same thing in Northern Ireland? Ethno-musicologist and loyalist band member Gordon Ramsey answers the question for an Irish TV documentary. You can watch the full documentary here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24izvXvNU34
Please visit: http://www.forgedinulster.com
published: 20 Mar 2015
Welcome to Let's Talk Loyalism
We are excited to announce Let’s Talk Loyalism will officially launch next week.
Watch our promotional video to get an idea of what we are all about.
Let’s Talk Loyalism is an advocacy group which aims to articulate Loyalist perspectives and initiate positive change within the Loyalist community.
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published: 25 Apr 2021
"The tragedy of Loyalism" (from 'Ulster Protestants: Blood and Belonging')
"Blood and Belonging: Journeys into the New Nationalism" (1993), Michael Ignatieff.
published: 02 Sep 2013
Loyalists Episode1 No Surrender Full Version HQ
"Loyalists" No Surrender (1999)
Documentary series presented by Peter Taylor, about the origins and evolution of the loyalist paramilitary movement in Northern Ireland.
published: 07 Mar 2013
Loyalists - "Loyal to a past the British have left behind" (Documentary)
An American making an international documentary draws his conclusions from loyalists in Ireland, loyal from a country which is cut off from the mainland and has been forgotten by the British.
Watch the whole documentary:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9sQ0ohM_8c
published: 06 Feb 2013
What Is Loyalism? Part Two: The Orange State
Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhyat4U4PlI
This video is Part Two in an ongoing series exploring the nature and history of Loyalism. This part deals with the early years of the Orange State, militarisation, gerrymandering, the Outdoor Relief Riots, the Second World War and the Border Campaign.
2021 marks the 100 year anniversary of the artificial 6 county statelet. Unionists and constitutional nationalists are looking to celebrate 100 years of sectarian terror, murder and oppression. No Socialist, Republican or progressive should memorialise this brutal regime.
published: 23 Mar 2021
100 years on: How do today’s Loyalist teenagers see their Northern Irish identity?
The Queen has hailed the continued peace in Northern Ireland as a credit to its people - in a message marking a hundred years since its creation.
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Muted commemorations will be taking place among unionist and loyalist communities, who celebrate Northern Ireland being part of the UK.
Our correspondent Pariac O’Brien has been exploring Northern Irish identity by talking to young people born after the Good Friday agreement. In the first in our two part series, he meets Loyalist teenagers living on one side of a peace wall separating neighbourhoods.
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Now that a United Ireland is on the way, Loyalism is attempting a PR spin. This video is to counter this cynical move. Let's Talk REAL Loyalism; in their own wo...
Now that a United Ireland is on the way, Loyalism is attempting a PR spin. This video is to counter this cynical move. Let's Talk REAL Loyalism; in their own words.
Now that a United Ireland is on the way, Loyalism is attempting a PR spin. This video is to counter this cynical move. Let's Talk REAL Loyalism; in their own words.
Are Ulster-Scots and Loyalism the same thing in Northern Ireland? Ethno-musicologist and loyalist band member Gordon Ramsey answers the question for an Irish TV...
Are Ulster-Scots and Loyalism the same thing in Northern Ireland? Ethno-musicologist and loyalist band member Gordon Ramsey answers the question for an Irish TV documentary. You can watch the full documentary here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24izvXvNU34
Please visit: http://www.forgedinulster.com
Are Ulster-Scots and Loyalism the same thing in Northern Ireland? Ethno-musicologist and loyalist band member Gordon Ramsey answers the question for an Irish TV documentary. You can watch the full documentary here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24izvXvNU34
Please visit: http://www.forgedinulster.com
We are excited to announce Let’s Talk Loyalism will officially launch next week.
Watch our promotional video to get an idea of what we are all about.
Let’s ...
We are excited to announce Let’s Talk Loyalism will officially launch next week.
Watch our promotional video to get an idea of what we are all about.
Let’s Talk Loyalism is an advocacy group which aims to articulate Loyalist perspectives and initiate positive change within the Loyalist community.
Please like, share and subscribe if you want to hear more from Let’s Talk Loyalism.
We are excited to announce Let’s Talk Loyalism will officially launch next week.
Watch our promotional video to get an idea of what we are all about.
Let’s Talk Loyalism is an advocacy group which aims to articulate Loyalist perspectives and initiate positive change within the Loyalist community.
Please like, share and subscribe if you want to hear more from Let’s Talk Loyalism.
"Loyalists" No Surrender (1999)
Documentary series presented by Peter Taylor, about the origins and evolution of the loyalist paramilitary movement in Norther...
"Loyalists" No Surrender (1999)
Documentary series presented by Peter Taylor, about the origins and evolution of the loyalist paramilitary movement in Northern Ireland.
"Loyalists" No Surrender (1999)
Documentary series presented by Peter Taylor, about the origins and evolution of the loyalist paramilitary movement in Northern Ireland.
An American making an international documentary draws his conclusions from loyalists in Ireland, loyal from a country which is cut off from the mainland and has...
An American making an international documentary draws his conclusions from loyalists in Ireland, loyal from a country which is cut off from the mainland and has been forgotten by the British.
Watch the whole documentary:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9sQ0ohM_8c
An American making an international documentary draws his conclusions from loyalists in Ireland, loyal from a country which is cut off from the mainland and has been forgotten by the British.
Watch the whole documentary:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9sQ0ohM_8c
Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhyat4U4PlI
This video is Part Two in an ongoing series exploring the nature and history of Loyalism. This part deals...
Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhyat4U4PlI
This video is Part Two in an ongoing series exploring the nature and history of Loyalism. This part deals with the early years of the Orange State, militarisation, gerrymandering, the Outdoor Relief Riots, the Second World War and the Border Campaign.
2021 marks the 100 year anniversary of the artificial 6 county statelet. Unionists and constitutional nationalists are looking to celebrate 100 years of sectarian terror, murder and oppression. No Socialist, Republican or progressive should memorialise this brutal regime.
Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhyat4U4PlI
This video is Part Two in an ongoing series exploring the nature and history of Loyalism. This part deals with the early years of the Orange State, militarisation, gerrymandering, the Outdoor Relief Riots, the Second World War and the Border Campaign.
2021 marks the 100 year anniversary of the artificial 6 county statelet. Unionists and constitutional nationalists are looking to celebrate 100 years of sectarian terror, murder and oppression. No Socialist, Republican or progressive should memorialise this brutal regime.
The Queen has hailed the continued peace in Northern Ireland as a credit to its people - in a message marking a hundred years since its creation.
(Subscribe: ...
The Queen has hailed the continued peace in Northern Ireland as a credit to its people - in a message marking a hundred years since its creation.
(Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe)
Muted commemorations will be taking place among unionist and loyalist communities, who celebrate Northern Ireland being part of the UK.
Our correspondent Pariac O’Brien has been exploring Northern Irish identity by talking to young people born after the Good Friday agreement. In the first in our two part series, he meets Loyalist teenagers living on one side of a peace wall separating neighbourhoods.
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Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Channel4News
The Queen has hailed the continued peace in Northern Ireland as a credit to its people - in a message marking a hundred years since its creation.
(Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe)
Muted commemorations will be taking place among unionist and loyalist communities, who celebrate Northern Ireland being part of the UK.
Our correspondent Pariac O’Brien has been exploring Northern Irish identity by talking to young people born after the Good Friday agreement. In the first in our two part series, he meets Loyalist teenagers living on one side of a peace wall separating neighbourhoods.
-----------------------
Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Channel4News
Now that a United Ireland is on the way, Loyalism is attempting a PR spin. This video is to counter this cynical move. Let's Talk REAL Loyalism; in their own words.
Are Ulster-Scots and Loyalism the same thing in Northern Ireland? Ethno-musicologist and loyalist band member Gordon Ramsey answers the question for an Irish TV documentary. You can watch the full documentary here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24izvXvNU34
Please visit: http://www.forgedinulster.com
We are excited to announce Let’s Talk Loyalism will officially launch next week.
Watch our promotional video to get an idea of what we are all about.
Let’s Talk Loyalism is an advocacy group which aims to articulate Loyalist perspectives and initiate positive change within the Loyalist community.
Please like, share and subscribe if you want to hear more from Let’s Talk Loyalism.
"Loyalists" No Surrender (1999)
Documentary series presented by Peter Taylor, about the origins and evolution of the loyalist paramilitary movement in Northern Ireland.
An American making an international documentary draws his conclusions from loyalists in Ireland, loyal from a country which is cut off from the mainland and has been forgotten by the British.
Watch the whole documentary:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9sQ0ohM_8c
Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhyat4U4PlI
This video is Part Two in an ongoing series exploring the nature and history of Loyalism. This part deals with the early years of the Orange State, militarisation, gerrymandering, the Outdoor Relief Riots, the Second World War and the Border Campaign.
2021 marks the 100 year anniversary of the artificial 6 county statelet. Unionists and constitutional nationalists are looking to celebrate 100 years of sectarian terror, murder and oppression. No Socialist, Republican or progressive should memorialise this brutal regime.
The Queen has hailed the continued peace in Northern Ireland as a credit to its people - in a message marking a hundred years since its creation.
(Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe)
Muted commemorations will be taking place among unionist and loyalist communities, who celebrate Northern Ireland being part of the UK.
Our correspondent Pariac O’Brien has been exploring Northern Irish identity by talking to young people born after the Good Friday agreement. In the first in our two part series, he meets Loyalist teenagers living on one side of a peace wall separating neighbourhoods.
-----------------------
Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Channel4News
In general loyalism refers to an individual's allegiance toward an established government, political party, or sovereign, especially during times of war and revolt. The most common usage of the term refers to loyalty to the Great Britain, especially to opponents of the American Revolution and those exiles who went to Canada.
In North America, the term loyalist characterised colonists who rejected the American Revolution in favour of remaining within the British Empire. American loyalists included royal officials, Anglican clergymen, wealthy merchants with ties to London, demobilised British soldiers, and recent arrivals (especially from Scotland), as well as many ordinary colonists who were conservative by nature and/or felt that the protection of Britain was needed. Colonists with loyalist sympathies accounted for an estimated 15% to 20% of the white colonial population of the day, compared with those described as "Patriots", who accounted for about 40-50% of the population. This high level of political polarisation leads historians to argue that the American Revolution was as much a civil war as it was a war of independence from the British Crown.
British Airways has decided to make a major change to its loyalty programme from April 2025, in a move that has been criticised by Rob Burgess, editor of frequent flyer website headforpoints.com ... .
British Airways has revealed comprehensive changes to its loyalty programme, which will mean access to its top tiers will be aligned with high spending on the airline and its holiday operation ... The basic status, Blue, is open to all ... He said ... .
The loyal pet dog of an elderly couple who perished in the JejuAir disaster has been patiently waiting for its owners to return home, heartbreaking video shows, as South Korea continues to mourn the loss of 179 people in the tragedy ... BREAKING NEWS ... .
Some residents said the demonstrations were linked to pressure and violence in recent days aimed at members of the Alawite minority, a sect long seen as loyal to Assad, who was toppled by Sunni Islamist rebels on Dec.
Prince Andrew was seen with his loyal former wife today as the disgraced duke kept his distance from the traditional royal Christmas walk near Sandringham ... Prince Andrew was seen in Windsor today with loyal Fergie.
MORRISONS has been hit by tech issues leaving customers paying more at the till ... GettyMorrisons customers have complained on social media.[/caption] ... While another said ... .
A die-hard Donald Trump ally who has rarely if ever disagreed with the president-elect questioned him on Sunday. Trump earlier in the day announced at a right-wing event that he'd support a run for Arizona Governor by Karrin Taylor Robson ... ALSO READ ... .
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