Troubles & Beyond
The history of Northern Ireland from the late 1960s to the present day has been dominated by the civil and political conflict known as ‘the Troubles’ which resulted in the death of over 3,600 people. Tens of thousands were injured, and countless lives devastated. The Troubles’ impact was heightened by its duration, sectarian character, and intimacy, with much of the violence occurring within close-knit communities. This collection covers themes of politics and conflict, and the impact of both on everyday life, people and communities.
The traumatic events of the years after 1968 touched almost everyone who lived here and many others from further afield. Inevitably the interpretation of these events is contested in terms of significance, meaning and responsibility. While we have a shared past, we do not have a shared memory and it is through engaging with this collection that we have been able to encourage and open discussion that considers different viewpoints. The objects, photographs, political ephemera and artwork in the Troubles collection represent a wide range of experiences.
As with the Troubles and Beyond exhibition, the Troubles collection is not exclusively focussed on the conflict, but relates to contemporary history and therefore includes objects that represent our wider social, cultural and economic history. The collection is a dynamic one and it continues to be developed and refined.
Do you have objects, photographs or stories that you would like to share with the museum? If so, we would be interested to hear from you. Please contact us at [email protected]
BELUM.W2011.500.10
100 Years of Resistance
Political poster
BELUM.Zg10236
1916: 1976
Political Poster
BELUM.W2011.2024
1st Anniversary
Menu and Invitation
BELUM.Zg6615
1st Choice - Smyth
Political poster
BELUM.W2011.1308
1st Choice SMYTH
Political Poster
BELUM.O398.1973
600 Imprisoned Without Trial
Political poster
BELUM.O174.1974
'74 The Year of Liberty
Political poster
BELUM.Zg4599
A Divided Community? or Alliance
Membership leaflet
BELUM.O378.1973
A Good Neighbour Votes Labour
Political poster
BELUM.Zg10263
A New North / A New Ireland / Vote SDLP
Poster
BELUM.Zg10262
A New North / A New Ireland / Vote SDLP
Poster
BELUM.Zg10261
A New North / A New Ireland / Vote SDLP
Poster
BELUM.O231.1973
A President for all the Nation
Political poster
BELUM.Zg6634
A Puzzled Voter!
Political poster
BELUM.W2011.2029
A Speech made by The Right Hon. William Craig
Leaflet
BELUM.W2011.1309
Accommodation, Not Segregation
Political Poster
BELUM.W2011.1315
Alistair Graham's the one to Blame!
Political Poster
BELUM.W2021.1.14
All Quiet on the Western Front
Wall Mural
BELUM.X455.1976
All we ask - Facts
Political poster
BELUM.O339.1973
Allen & Young NILP
Political poster
BELUM.O360.1973
Alliance
Political poster
BELUM.O350.1973
Alliance
Political poster
BELUM.O144.1973
Andersontown News
BELUM.X470.1976
Annual Easter Commemoration
Political Poster
BELUM.W2011.2022
Annual Report
Booklet
BELUM.Zg10253
Another Step Forward / Vote / SDLP
Poster
BELUM.O171.1974
Another Step Forward Vote SDLP
Political poster
BELUM.Zg5435
Armed Forces Security Aide Memoire
Advice leaflet
BELUM.O211.1974
Beware of Booby Trapped Cars
Political poster
BELUM.O390.1973
Bleakley
Political poster
BELUM.O392.1973
Bodenstown 1972
Political poster
BELUM.Zg4827
Border Poll 1973
HANDBILL; Election communication, hand bill
BELUM.O148.1973
British Connection
Political poster
BELUM.Zg10248
British Democracy or Brussels Dictorship - Which? Vote No to the Common Market
Political Poster
BELUM.W2011.500.9
Building an Ireland of Equals
Political poster
BELUM.O530.1973
Can You Call Your Home A House?
Political Poster
BELUM.Zg5053
Candidates for South Ulster
Election literature
BELUM.Zg6617
Check on Your Children
Public advice poster
BELUM.W2023.3.2
Cimarrón/Runaway Slave
Wall Hanging
BELUM.W2012.7
Civil Disobedience Began with Internment
Leaflet
BELUM.W2011.2065
Conflict in Northern Ireland
Booklet
BELUM.Zg4806
Constitution and Rules
Membership Card
BELUM.O375.1973
Coulthard
Political poster
BELUM.O386.1973
Coulthard
Political poster
BELUM.W2015.258
CS Gas
Gas Cannister
BELUM.W2011.2069
Declaration of Intent
Leaflet
BELUM.Zg6613
Defeat Incendiaries
Police poster
BELUM.Zg10247
Demand Political Status
Political Poster
BELUM.Zg6642
Dial 999
Political poster
BELUM.W2017.24.1
Dolly Mixtures
Book
BELUM.W2011.2025
Dominion of Ulster
Booklet
BELUM.X440.1976
Don't Accept Gifts from Strangers
Political Poster