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HISTORY

Object Name
Wall Mural
Place Made
Northern Ireland: County Down: Maze: Long Kesh
Long Kesh
Description
This mural is one of 46 in the Northern Ireland Prison Service collection, which were painted on boards or partition walls in nissen huts at HMP Maze/Long Kesh. Most of these murals were in the loyalist compounds. Figure surrounded by Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) flag, Ulster Banner flag, symbols of the Red Hand Commando, UVF and Young Citizen Volunteers.
Catalogue Number
BELUM.W2021.1.45
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]