Conrad Atkinson

Colour photograph of a sign in Northern Ireland ordering people to ‘Support Law and Order’

[c.1974–5]

Created by: Conrad Atkinson born 1940
Title: Colour photograph of a sign in Northern Ireland ordering people to ‘Support Law and Order’
Date: [c.1974–5]
Medium: Colour photograph
Dimensions: 126 × 177 mm
Description: The sign includes the following writing: 'The security forces regret the inconvenience caused by these barriers. Unfortunately they are essential for public safety and to assist in the defeat of terrorism'.
Format: Photograph - print
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased by Tate Archive from Margaret Harrison, November 2010.
Reference: TGA 201020/5/14

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Photographs taken by Conrad Atkinson during his work in Northern Ireland for the exhibition, 'A shade of green, an orange edge' TGA 201020/5 (66)

Colour photograph of a sign in Northern Ireland ordering people to 'Support Law and Order' TGA 201020/5/14

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Conrad Atkinson

Colour photograph of a sign in Northern Ireland ordering people to ‘Support Law and Order’

[c.1974–5]

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