This interactive map has been created from data sourced from newspaper archives, The National Archives and photographs provided by independent photographers and the National Museums Northern Ireland.
The pre-1990 street plan of the area has been recreated.
The map displays arrows representing permitted traffic flow for each period.
To use the map:
Click on the years in the boxes at top right to activate and deactivate the extent of the Ring of Steel.
Zoom in to reveal the types and locations of security infrastructure for each period
Hover over the camera icons to see images.
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1990+
1984
1976
1982
1974
1972
The Ring of Steel
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