ShortHand: The Troubles
Up until 1998, a bloody civil war raged across the UK. Bombs and gunfire were seen on the streets of Northern Ireland and mainland Britain, killing more than 3,600 people – and injuring far more. So what kicked it all off? Why did it take so long to resolve? And what does it mean for modern-day Northern Ireland?
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