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A war-zone in Ireland. Sinn Fein-ers, who had attacked loyalist workmen
A war-zone in Ireland. Sinn Fein-ers, who had attacked loyalist workmen, fleeing from police down York Street in Belfast, during unrest in 1920. Date: 1920
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Apr21 Belfast Bryan Fein Fleeing Grineau Loyalist Riot Riots Sinn Trouble Troubles Workmen
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the tumultuous history of Northern Ireland during the unrest of 1920. The image depicts a group of Sinn Fein supporters, their faces etched with determination and defiance, as they flee from pursuing police down York Street in Belfast. In the background, loyalist workmen can be seen standing their ground, their expressions a mixture of shock and anger. The events leading up to this scene were the result of growing tensions between the predominantly Protestant loyalist community and the nationalist Catholic population, who sought independence from British rule. The conflict reached a boiling point when Sinn Fein activists attacked and killed several loyalist workmen at a construction site on Shankill Road. In response, loyalist mobs took to the streets, attacking nationalist neighborhoods and businesses. The situation quickly escalated into widespread violence and unrest, with clashes between the two communities and the police. The British military was eventually called in to restore order, but the conflict would continue for several more years, culminating in the infamous Belfast Pogrom of 1922. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of the intense political and communal tensions that once gripped Northern Ireland, and the devastating consequences of violence and intolerance. The image is a poignant testament to the complex and often fraught history of the region, and the enduring legacy of the struggles and sacrifices of those who lived through it.
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