Swapping bombs for a BMX in a different look at 1980s NI
A new exhibition at Down Museum in Downpatrick offers a fresh perspective on life in 1980s Northern Ireland, focusing on everyday experiences rather than the Troubles. Curated by Dr. Kris Reid, the exhibition showcases items related to music, cinema, and local culture, highlighting the resilience and enjoyment of life during a tumultuous time. Visitors, including school children, are engaging with nostalgic exhibits, from toys to music memorabilia, reflecting a vibrant community spirit.
- ▪The exhibition emphasizes daily life in the 1980s, with minimal references to the Troubles.
- ▪It features local cultural items, including music, cinema, and toys from the era.
- ▪Visitors have expressed enjoyment and nostalgia for the exhibits, including a 1984 Skyway BMX and a Ford Sierra Cosworth.
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Swapping bombs for a BMX in a different look at 1980s NIJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCormac CampbellSouth east reporter, BBC News NIBBCDr Kris Reid curated the exhibitionThe phrases "Northern Ireland" and "1980s" are likely to conjure up images of Army patrols, armoured cars and the aftermaths of bomb attacks and shootings.But a new exhibition is providing a different outlook on the decade, with just one fleeting reference to the Troubles.Dr Kris Reid who curated the exhibition says it is about almost everything else."When people think of the 80s they think of the Troubles, but the focus here is on what day to day life was like for people and there are so many items here in the museum that focus on music, cinema, games, toys," he said.The Ford Sierra Cosworth was many racing…
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