A Conversation for The 1970s
Northern Ireland in the 70's
Demon Drawer Started conversation May 22, 2000
During the 70's the troubles in Northern Ireland where at their height and the resulting change to live was very widespread.
Town and City centres were often sealed off to traffic only allowing delivery vehicles trhough woth prior notification and clearance. Major shops had security checks on the door running scanners over handbags and people to check for expolsives. Many plots were vaacant either because of sustaining bomb damage or fear of gangs demanding protection money.
The Europa hotel in Belfast city centre earned a place in the Guinness book of Records as being the most bombed hotel in the world.
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