healingthroughremembering
Loyalist prisoner documents
Those incarcerated at any of the prisons during the troubles were encouraged to take up a past time or hobby. Many of the prisoners started to record their emotions for family, country and their cause. This booklet is prime example of loyalist poetry. It was written within the confines of the Maze Prison (Long Kesh), taken and then printed for sale. This book originally cost £1.50 with proceeds going the Loyalist Prisoners Of War (L.P.O.W.), an organisation set up for the loyalist prisoner’s welfare.
Again emitting from Long Kesh. This Christmas card displayed the map of Northern Ireland WITH Long Kesh super imposed into it. On the top right hand corner the artist positioned one of the emblems associated with the Ulster Defence Association (U.D.A.). The sentiment of Seasons Greetings was placed at the top of the card. This particular card was designed for the North Belfast Loyalist Prisoners Association who worked closely with the L.P.O.W.
Written by Bobby Foster, private collector
This artefact is part of Healing Through Remembering's Everyday Objects Transformed by the Conflict exhibition. More information about the exhibition can be found by visiting www.eoexhibition.com
Loyalist prisoner documents
Those incarcerated at any of the prisons during the troubles were encouraged to take up a past time or hobby. Many of the prisoners started to record their emotions for family, country and their cause. This booklet is prime example of loyalist poetry. It was written within the confines of the Maze Prison (Long Kesh), taken and then printed for sale. This book originally cost £1.50 with proceeds going the Loyalist Prisoners Of War (L.P.O.W.), an organisation set up for the loyalist prisoner’s welfare.
Again emitting from Long Kesh. This Christmas card displayed the map of Northern Ireland WITH Long Kesh super imposed into it. On the top right hand corner the artist positioned one of the emblems associated with the Ulster Defence Association (U.D.A.). The sentiment of Seasons Greetings was placed at the top of the card. This particular card was designed for the North Belfast Loyalist Prisoners Association who worked closely with the L.P.O.W.
Written by Bobby Foster, private collector
This artefact is part of Healing Through Remembering's Everyday Objects Transformed by the Conflict exhibition. More information about the exhibition can be found by visiting www.eoexhibition.com