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Girls band on parade, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Shankill Rangers girls marching band with Orangemen behind them, on parade in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969
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Media ID 14344097
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
1969 Belfast Corner Division Loyal Loyalist Loyalists Marching Parade Protestant Protestantism Roadway Sectarian Tradition Troubles Turning
9"x6" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and culture of Northern Ireland with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Featuring the iconic image of the Shankill Rangers girls marching band, with Orangemen in the background, taken during a parade in Belfast in 1969. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique glimpse into the past, making it a must-have addition to any wall in your home or office. With its high-quality print and authentic vintage feel, this Fine Art Print is not only a beautiful work of art but also a thought-provoking conversation starter. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 30.5cm (15" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the tumultuous history of Northern Ireland during the late 1960s. The image shows members of the Shankill Rangers girls marching band, dressed in their traditional uniforms, leading the way on a parade route in Belfast. Behind them, Orangemen, followers of Protestant Protestantism, march in formation. The parade took place in 1969, a year marked by intense sectarian violence and political unrest in Northern Ireland, which came to be known as "The Troubles." The scene unfolds on a busy roadway, with the girls turning the corner onto a narrow street, while the Orangemen follow closely behind. The pavement is lined with onlookers, some clapping and cheering, others watching with a wary eye. The atmosphere is tense, yet there is a sense of tradition and custom that permeates the air. The photograph offers a glimpse into the deeply entrenched political and religious divisions that fueled the conflict in Northern Ireland during this period. The parades, which were often used as a means of asserting Protestant identity and challenging the authority of the Catholic-dominated government, were a flashpoint for violence and unrest. Despite the troubled times, the girls in the marching band continue to lead the way, their faces determined and proud. The scene is a poignant reminder of the complex and often fraught history of Northern Ireland, and the enduring power of tradition and custom, even in the midst of political upheaval.
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