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Broken window, Falls Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Broken window, Falls Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Broken window in the Falls Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
1969 Belfast Curtain Damaged Deprivation Division Hole Lace Segregation Shabby Slum Slums Terrace Terraced Troubles
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of the troubled 1960s in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Taken in 1969 on the Falls Road, a predominantly nationalist and republican area, the image reveals the stark reality of urban decay and social unrest that gripped the city during this tumultuous decade. The broken window of a shabby terraced house, with its damaged glass shards and torn lace curtain, serves as a poignant symbol of the deeper issues of deprivation, segregation, and division that plagued the community. The woman peering out from the adjacent window, her expression a mixture of concern and resignation, underscores the sense of vulnerability and vulnerability that pervaded the area. The Falls Road, with its narrow streets and rows of terraced houses, was a far cry from the prosperous and modern neighborhoods that characterized much of Belfast during the same period. The area's dilapidated appearance was a stark reminder of the socio-economic disparities that existed between the Catholic and Protestant communities in Northern Ireland, fueling tensions that would eventually lead to the outbreak of the Northern Ireland Troubles. This photograph, taken during a time of great turmoil and upheaval, offers a powerful and enduring testament to the human spirit and resilience in the face of adversity. It serves as a poignant reminder of the past, and a reminder of the ongoing efforts to heal the deep wounds of the past and build a more peaceful and united future for all the people of Northern Ireland.
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