MUSIC

Object Name: Record
Date Made: 1970
1970
Description: Vinyl record of Behind the Barricades by James Young. Features songs such as, 'Ireland in the Sun,' 'The Ugliest Woman in Ireland,' and 'Why Some People Go To Church'. Young was a Northern Irish actor and comedian who performed in stage shows across Ireland, Canada and the United States. He was known as one of the first comedians to confront the Troubles in his material and was well known for his characters such as Orange Lily.
Materials: paper, vinyl
Catalogue Number: BELUM.W2020.37
Copyright: National Museums Northern Ireland

National Museums NI holds over a million objects in the collection, as well as this we manage the records and associated images for each object through a working database. The national collection has been almost 200 years in the making, and we recognise that thinking about collecting and collections has evolved over this time and continues to evolve. As a result, some of our records may contain language and views that we now consider offensive and unacceptable, for example, reflecting racist attitudes. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to reviewing and updating our records accordingly. Working with researchers, communities and academic partners we are learning more about the stories behind objects, and we are committed to sharing these with our audiences. We welcome feedback. Please email [email protected]