The Brighton Bombing of 1984: How an IRA Attack Targeting Margaret Thatcher Reshaped British Security

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode examines the 1984 Brighton bombing carried out by the IRA, its immediate human cost, and how the event forced changes in policing, politics and the peace process. We consider contemporary evidence, later interpretations and what remains uncertain about this pivotal moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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