1930s IRA Bombings London Magazine Page Irish Republican Army Ephemera For Sale

This compelling vintage magazine page details the "IRISH TERRORISTS' BOMBS CAUSE RECORD DAMAGE FOR ONE NIGHT IN LONDON." Dated by its content to the 1930s, the article describes the events of June 24th, when the illegal Irish Republican Army (IRA) carried out multiple bombings across London. The text recounts attacks on Lloyds Bank, Midland Bank, and a Piccadilly cigar store, highlighting the widespread damage and public reaction.The page features five striking black and white photographs capturing the aftermath and public sentiment. Images include a demonstration by "Friends of the Irish Republic" in Trafalgar Square, boarded-up windows at Lloyds Bank, the destroyed entrance of Midland Bank on Park Lane, severe damage to a Piccadilly cigar store, and a scuffle between police and Londoners. This piece of ephemera offers a vivid glimpse into a significant and turbulent period of Anglo-Irish history, documenting a critical moment of urban conflict and political tension. It is a significant collectible for those interested in 20th-century British and Irish history, political movements, and historical news reporting.