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Defending the Community
The central artwork is in grayscale, featuring two figures dressed in military or paramilitary uniforms standing in front of sandbags, signifying defense or protection during a time of unrest.
Around them are large, stylized newspaper clippings with the following headlines:
"ULSTER NEWS: July 1972 - Belfast Bloody Friday, 9 Killed, 130 Injured by PIRA Bombs."
"ULSTER NEWS: June 1970 - East Belfast, 2 Dead, 28 Injured, People Shot Like Flies by Provo Gunmen."
"ULSTER NEWS: Ulster People Take Stand Against Republican Tyranny."
Bottom Section:
The phrase "Defending the Community" is painted prominently at the bottom in bold letters, emphasising a message of protection and unity.
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Belfast
County Down
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Thorndyke St
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