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Birmingham pub bombings

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The IRA planted bombs in two public houses, the Mulberry Bush and the Tavern in the Town in Birmingham and killed a total of 21 civilians (two of whom died in the weeks following the explosions). Six Irish men, the 'Birmingham Six', were arrested and convicted of causing the explosions and served 16 years in prison before being freed on appeal on 14 March 1991.

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Northern Ireland Downing Street Joint Declaration (1993)
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Session: Monday, 14 March 1988, at 12:00

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