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Houses damaged in a riot, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Houses damaged in a riot in Belfast, Northern Ireland. One house has the front door and ground floor window bricked up. Date: 1969
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Media ID 14343942
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
1969 Belfast Damaged Deprivation Dingy Division Dormer Floor Riot Segregation Slum Slums Troubles Bricked
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Experience the raw power and history of the past with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring this evocative image of damaged houses in Belfast, Northern Ireland, taken during the tumultuous year of 1969. This Rights Managed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the aftermath of a riot, with one house showing the bricked-up front door and ground floor window. Our high-quality metal prints bring out the depth and texture of the image, making it a striking addition to any room. Relive history through this powerful visual narrative and add a unique touch to your home or office decor.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures the aftermath of the destructive clashes that tore through the streets of Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1969. The photo shows a row of houses on a dingy, narrow street, their once proud facades now marred by the chaos of the riots. One house in particular stands out, with its front door and ground floor window bricked up, a stark reminder of the violence that had engulfed the area. The dormer windows and sloping rooftops are a common feature of the traditional terraced houses in Belfast, but the pavement before them is now littered with debris and the once vibrant street is eerily quiet. The Troubles, as the conflict in Northern Ireland came to be known, were a period of intense political and sectarian violence that lasted from the late 1960s to the late 1990s. The root cause of the conflict was the deep-seated division and segregation between the Catholic and Protestant communities in Northern Ireland. The unrest began in August 1969, when protests by the Catholic population against housing discrimination turned violent, leading to widespread rioting and clashes between the two communities. The image, taken in the 1960s, is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of the riots on the lives of ordinary people. The houses, once homes to families, now stand as silent witnesses to the turmoil that had gripped the city. The damage inflicted on these houses is a testament to the deep-rooted issues of deprivation and division that had long plagued Northern Ireland, and the long road to peace and reconciliation that lay ahead.
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