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Building damaged in a riot, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Building damaged in a riot, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Building with ground floor tobacconists shop, damaged in a riot in Belfast, Northern Ireland and boarded up with corrugated iron. Date: 1969
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
1969 Belfast Boarded Damaged Deprivation Dingy Division Riot Segregation Shabby Slum Slums Terrace Terraced Troubles
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the tumultuous events that unfolded in Belfast, Northern Ireland during the late 1960s. The image portrays a damaged building with a ground floor tobacconists shop, located in a seemingly deprived and run-down area of the city. The once vibrant facade is now marred by broken windows, shattered glass, and the ominous presence of corrugated iron sheeting that covers the gaping holes. The scene is set against a dingy, narrow street, with houses and terraced buildings lining the road. The atmosphere is one of division and segregation, with the troubles that gripped Northern Ireland during this period leaving a palpable sense of unease and unrest. The streets, once bustling with activity, now appear deserted and lifeless. The year is 1969, a time when the political and social tensions in Northern Ireland reached a boiling point. Riots and protests became a common occurrence, with the Catholic and Protestant communities clashing in the streets. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of the violence and unrest that engulfed the city during this tumultuous era. The building in the photograph, with its shabby and worn-down appearance, stands as a symbol of the desperation and hardship that many people in Belfast faced during this time. The boarded-up windows and doors, a common sight in the city during the 1960s, speak to the sense of deprivation and despair that pervaded the community. This powerful image offers a glimpse into a dark chapter in Northern Ireland's history, one that continues to resonate with many to this day.
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