Birmingham pub bombings facts for kids
The Birmingham pub bombings were carried out by the Provisional Irish Republican Army on 21 November 1974. Two bombs exploded in pubs in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, killing 21 people.
The first bomb exploded in the Mulberry Bush, killing ten people.
The second bomb exploded in the Tavern in the Town, killing eleven people.
A third bomb was planted in the doorway of a branch of Barclays bank. It was found by a policeman and did not explode.
The Birmingham bombings were 20th century England's most deadly terrorist attack.
Images for kids
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New Street in central Birmingham facing the cylindrical Rotunda. Visible on the right are the sign and doorway of The Yard of Ale; the premises formerly occupied by the Tavern in the Town
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Maureen Roberts and Thomas Chaytor, both of whom were murdered in the Tavern in the Town bombing.
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The Shire Hall and Crown Court of Lancaster Castle. The Birmingham Six were tried at this location in 1975.
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Patrick Hill in 2015. He is seen here addressing an audience as to his advocacy in fighting miscarriages of justice.
