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Belfast riots, August 1920
A double page spread from the Illustrated London News, reporting on rioting in Belfast that began on the night of the 23rd August, and continued for a week. The feature is entitled " The worst rioting in the history of Belfast disturbances, which causes 500, 000 damage".Armoured cars and Lewis guns were used to quell the factions, with barbed wire barricades erected in the streets. Pubs and shops were set alight, and effigies were hung from lamposts by Unionists. Date: August 1920
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Armoured Barbed Barricades Belfast Conflict Damage Debris Disorder Disturbances Fear Guns Independence Lewis Looted Looting News Panic Protest Ransacked Riot Rioters Rioting Riots Sectarian Troubles Unrest Violence Violent Wire Looters
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of "Belfast Riots, August 1920" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful double-page spread from the Illustrated London News vividly reports on the intense rioting that erupted in Belfast on the night of the 23rd August 1920, continuing for an entire week. This historic photograph is a poignant reminder of the past, and makes for an intriguing conversation starter in any home or office. Each Framed Print is meticulously crafted with high-quality materials and expert finishing, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting display. Add this piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your space.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Worst Rioting in the History of Belfast Disturbances - A Week of Violence and Destruction in August 1920
EDITORS COMMENTS
The photograph captures the chaotic scene of the Belfast riots that erupted on the night of August 23, 1920. The disturbances, which lasted for a week, were the worst in the city's history, causing an estimated half a million pounds in damage. The image, taken from the Illustrated London News, depicts the aftermath of the clashes between Unionist and Nationalist factions. In the foreground, an armored car advances down a debris-strewn street, its machine guns at the ready. Barbed wire barricades have been erected in the streets, and in the distance, smoke rises from the flames of pubs and shops that have been set alight. Effigies hang from lamp posts, a symbol of the deep-rooted sectarian tensions that fueled the violence. The rioting began when a group of Unionist Protestants attacked a Nationalist parade, leading to retaliatory attacks on Unionist areas. The situation quickly spiraled out of control, with looting, looting, and violent clashes between the two communities. The British military was called in to quell the unrest, and armored cars and Lewis guns were used to disperse the mobs. The fear and panic that gripped Belfast during this time were palpable. Buildings were ransacked and looted, and the streets were filled with the sounds of gunfire and explosions. The riots were a turning point in the Irish War of Independence, and marked the beginning of a prolonged period of unrest in Northern Ireland that would last for decades. This photograph is a stark reminder of the violent and tumultuous events that shaped the history of Northern Ireland in the 1920s. It is a powerful image that captures the raw emotion and chaos of a city in the grip of conflict.
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