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Interview with former residents of Bombay Street for UTV News on 15 August 1969

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Video interview with former residents of Bombay Street, Belfast, for UTV News on 15 August 1969. Events surrounding the Civil Rights movement provoked violent clashes between nationalists, unionists and the RUC in Belfast in August 1969. Houses in Bombay Street, a predominantly nationalist area, were burned by loyalists during the violence, prompting some residents to leave. These former residents are interviewed about their experiences of the attacks and community relations in the area.

Date of Release/Broadcast: 15 August 1969

Name of First Interviewee: 

Role at time of Interview: Former residents of Bombay Street

Purpose: News

Media: Audiovisual

Copyright: Copyright © 2013 UTV Media plc

Link: Watch the interview

Programme/Book/Article: UTV News

Time Period covered: 1920-1969         

Key Words: Civil rights movement, religion, community relations, housing

 

 

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