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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
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Experience history through the lens with our exclusive Media Storehouse photographic print of 'Houses Damaged in a Riot, Belfast, Northern Ireland.' This powerful image, taken in 1969, captures the aftermath of the turbulent events that marked Northern Ireland's past. The photograph, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, shows the devastation caused to these houses, with one having its front door and ground floor window bricked up. Add this evocative print to your collection and bring a piece of historical significance into your home or office space.
High-quality poster prints are available in a range of sizes and are printed on 270 gsm semi-glossy silk finish poster paper. An affordable option for decorating any space, they are perfect for fixing straight onto walls. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
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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