How centuries of tension led to a deadly 30 year conflict

The complicated history of Northern Ireland is hotly contested. The bloody 30-year conflict known as the Troubles caused thousands of deaths, with deep divisions across Northern Ireland, and the situation remains highly divisive to this day. Our new four-part series will examine the entire history of the Troubles, from the causes of the conflict to the long and difficult peace negotiations. In this first episode, we take an in depth look at the causes of the Troubles. Though the conflict began in earnest in 1969, the divisons that caused it can be traced back centuries. IWM’s free exhibition ’Northern Ireland: Living with the Troubles’ opens at IWM London on 26 May. Plan your visit: Explore and licence the film clips used in this video from IWM Film: Follow IWM on social media: Twitter: ​ Instagram: Facebook: