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