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Orangemen on parade, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Orangemen on parade, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Orangemen on parade in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with the City Hall in the background. Date: 1969
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1969 Belfast Division Marching Orangeman Orangemen Parade Protestant Protestantism Roadway Sectarian Tradition Troubles
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This evocative photograph captures the deep-rooted traditions and complex political divisions of Belfast, Northern Ireland during the tumultuous year of 1969. The image shows a large group of Orangemen, clad in their distinctive regalia, marching confidently along a city street. The Orangemen, predominantly Protestant, are named after King William of Orange, who defeated the forces of King James II in the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. The annual parades commemorate this victory and are a significant part of Protestant culture in Northern Ireland. The parade takes place on a busy city road, with the modern and imposing City Hall visible in the background. The pavements are filled with onlookers, some cheering and waving Union Jack flags, while others appear wary or even hostile. The tension in the air is palpable, as the sectarian divide between Protestant and Catholic communities was reaching a boiling point. The year 1969 marked the beginning of the Northern Ireland Troubles, a period of intense violence and political unrest that lasted for decades. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the deep-rooted traditions and political divisions that have shaped the history of Northern Ireland. It also serves as a powerful reminder of the complex and often volatile nature of the region's political landscape during the 1960s and beyond.
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