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Belfast riots, 1921
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Belfast riots, 1921
A page from the Illustrated London News, dated 10th September 1921, reporting on rioting in Belfast. An armoured car is shown on duty in Royal Avenue, and rioters are pictured fighting on a street corner, watched by spectators. York Street is shown, with an alarmed crowd under fire in broad daylight. Date: 1921
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Alarmed Armoured Avenue Belfast Conflict Fear Independence News Panic Riot Rioters Rioting Riots Rooftops Sectarian Spectators Troubles Unrest Violence 1921
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This striking image, taken from the pages of the Illustrated London News on September 10, 1921, offers a chilling glimpse into the violent unrest that gripped Belfast during the Irish War of Independence. The scene depicted here is one of intense conflict and fear, with rioters clashing on a street corner in broad daylight, while an armored car from the International Limited's security forces stands guard in Royal Avenue. The area around York Street is shown under siege, with an alarmed crowd taking cover as gunfire rings out. The rooftops of buildings loom ominously in the background, as spectators watch the chaos unfold below. The 1920s in Northern Ireland were marked by intense sectarian violence and political upheaval, as the Irish nationalist movement pushed for independence from British rule. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the turmoil and uncertainty that defined this period in Irish history, and the deep-rooted divisions that continue to shape the region today.
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