1997 Northern Ireland riots
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From 6 to 11 July 1997 there were mass protests, fierce riots, and gun battles in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. Irish nationalists/republicans, in some cases supported by the Provis
"Drumcree, The Garvaghy Road July 1997" by military artist David Rowlands, oil paint on canvas, 91cm x 61 cm, painting owned by the 1st Battalion (The Cheshires) The Mercian Regiment which depicts British soldiers during the rioting on Garvaghy Road
Drumcree Church near Portadown
A placard against Orange marches in Catholic/nationalist areas
Butcher Gate, scene of the violence in Derry
1969 Northern Ireland riots
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During 12–16 August 1969, there was an outbreak of political and sectarian violence throughout Northern Ireland, which is often seen as the beginning of the thirty-year conflict known as the Troubles.
Police clash with rioters in Bogside district in Derry
A Shorland armoured car. The RUC used Shorlands mounted with Browning machine guns during the riots.
Memorial plaque for Patrick Rooney and Hugh McCabe at Divis Tower
St Comgall's School on Divis Street