Photo Mug : 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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Media ID 14347428
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
1969 Belfast Boarded Damaged Deprivation Dingy Division Riot Segregation Shabby Slum Slums Terrace Terraced Troubles
Photo Mug
Add a piece of history to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. This unique mug features an evocative image of a damaged building from Belfast, Northern Ireland, taken during the tumultuous year of 1969. The ground floor tobacconists shop, now boarded up with corrugated iron, bears witness to a time of unrest. Relive history with every sip from this 11 oz mug, perfect for your favorite beverage. A must-have for history enthusiasts and collectors alike.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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