Belfast – Northern Ireland – United Kingdom



The last time I walked down Belfast’s Falls Road, I encountered a world of chaos. Rows of houses burned from rioting and violence, lined the streets. Ever-present RUC vans drove constant circuits, and a deep-seated hostility hung over the streets and people of this battleground of the Troubles in Belfast.

More than three decades later, an uneasy peace has descended on the Falls and Shankill Roads. The green “peace wall,” locked every night, still carves its way through the streets, keeping communities separated. The memorials of both sides present their truths, marked by flowers flags and too many names.

Belfast has found an easy peace but still shows the pain and memory of the horrors of the not too distant past.

A mural in Derry featuring images and tributes to individuals involved in political activism, including Billy McKee and Jim McCabe, with messages calling for justice and a ban on plastic bullets.
Street mural on Shankill Road featuring messages of peace, community, and resilience, along with various artistic representations, including notable figures and cultural themes.
A colorful mural depicting various themes including social justice, history, and cultural identity, featuring imagery of people, birds, and text ribbons. The artwork is painted on a wall next to a road, with a person standing in front of it.
A mural commemorating the victims of the August 1969 pogrom, featuring images of Hugh McCabe and Patrick Rooney, alongside historical photographs and text detailing their murders by the R.U.C.
A city street scene showing brick buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky with a distant hill visible in the background.
A woman pointing at a memorial with inscriptions and artistic depictions, surrounded by greenery and flowers, under a clear blue sky.
Street view featuring a vibrant mural of Bobby Sands on a building, alongside red brick architecture, trees, and parked cars.
A residential street featuring brick houses, some with satellite dishes, and a clear blue sky. Two people are seen walking along the sidewalk, with construction cranes visible in the background.
A pink children's bicycle leaning against a brick wall in a narrow alley.
A sunny street scene featuring red brick houses, with a shirtless man riding a bicycle in the foreground. A playground with swings and a pink scooter can be seen in the corner.
A green corrugated metal wall with a metallic fence in front, showing concrete posts and a dark asphalt ground.
View of a corrugated metal wall behind a fence, with a streetlamp and entrance gate visible in the foreground.
An alleyway featuring several trash bins against a wall covered in colorful graffiti, including political slogans and symbols.
A gated residential area featuring red brick houses along a paved street, with parked cars and greenery.
A quiet residential street lined with parked cars and houses, with a view of a sports field in the background under a cloudy sky.
Street view featuring shops, a mural depicting historical figures, and trees along a road.
A memorial site dedicated to the victims of the Shankill bombing, featuring a black stone plaque and floral tributes surrounded by greenery and a decorative fence.
A mural depicting three men walking, located on a black and gold wall with commemorative plaques and floral tributes, in an urban setting.
A busy street scene featuring a large mural of a queen and a bus stop with an advertisement for a chicken roll from Greggs. Vehicles and pedestrians are visible, and there are various shops in the background.
A person sitting on a bench in a parking lot, with a blue car parked nearby and a large billboard of King Charles III in the background.
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