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In a statement, the IRA said: "Like [[Brighton hotel bombing|Brighton in 1984]], the IRA has brought the war directly to those who keep the British Army on the streets and in the fields of Ireland. While such [[Operation Banner|occupation]] continues, and the [[Irish republicanism|Nationalist]] people face daily oppression, the policy makers and their military arm will not be safe."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1990/06/27/world/ira-says-it-bombed-tory-club-in-london.html|title=I.R.A. Says It Bombed Tory Club in London|publisher=}}</ref> The attack was part of the IRA's escalating campaign that started in early 1990 and which had claimed two lives and 27 injuries since May that year.{{cn|date=May 2018}} Tory MP for Fulham [[Matthew Carrington, Baron Carrington of Fulham|Matthew Carrington]] called the attack very "worrying" as it was a non-military target, suggesting a dangerous tactic from the IRA against members of the public.<ref>http://bufvc.ac.uk/tvandradio/lbc/index.php/segment/0005800559011</ref> |
In a statement, the IRA said: "Like [[Brighton hotel bombing|Brighton in 1984]], the IRA has brought the war directly to those who keep the British Army on the streets and in the fields of Ireland. While such [[Operation Banner|occupation]] continues, and the [[Irish republicanism|Nationalist]] people face daily oppression, the policy makers and their military arm will not be safe."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1990/06/27/world/ira-says-it-bombed-tory-club-in-london.html|title=I.R.A. Says It Bombed Tory Club in London|publisher=}}</ref> The attack was part of the IRA's escalating campaign that started in early 1990 and which had claimed two lives and 27 injuries since May that year.{{cn|date=May 2018}} Tory MP for Fulham [[Matthew Carrington, Baron Carrington of Fulham|Matthew Carrington]] called the attack very "worrying" as it was a non-military target, suggesting a dangerous tactic from the IRA against members of the public.<ref>http://bufvc.ac.uk/tvandradio/lbc/index.php/segment/0005800559011</ref> |
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The bomb contained 15 lb of [[Semtex]] explosives. Prime Minister [[Margaret Thatcher]] arrived at the club shortly after the bombing and spoke with some of the victims.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.alistairlexden.org.uk/news/lord-lexden-historian-carlton-club-pays-tribute-margaret-thatcher-behalf-club|title=Lord Lexden, historian of the Carlton Club, pays tribute to Margaret Thatcher on behalf of the Club|website=Lord Lexden OBE}}</ref> Thatcher claimed the attack may have been timed to coincidence with the [[European Council]] summit in [[Dublin]]. Heavy damage caused the Carlton Club to close until September 1990 and restoration continued |
The bomb contained 15 lb of [[Semtex]] explosives. Prime Minister [[Margaret Thatcher]] arrived at the club shortly after the bombing and spoke with some of the victims.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.alistairlexden.org.uk/news/lord-lexden-historian-carlton-club-pays-tribute-margaret-thatcher-behalf-club|title=Lord Lexden, historian of the Carlton Club, pays tribute to Margaret Thatcher on behalf of the Club|website=Lord Lexden OBE}}</ref> Thatcher claimed the attack may have been timed to coincidence with the [[European Council]] summit in [[Dublin]]. Heavy damage caused the Carlton Club to close until September 1990 and restoration continued until 1991.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/06/25/25th-anniversary-of-the-bombing-of-the-carlton-club-lessons-for-today/|title=25th Anniversary Of The Bombing Of The Carlton Club - Lessons For Today - Breitbart|date=25 June 2015|publisher=}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 14:21, 17 May 2018
| Carlton Club bombing | |
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| Part of the Troubles | |
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
| Date | 26 June 1990 08:49 (UTC) |
| Target | Conservative politicians |
Attack type | Bomb |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Injured | 20 |
| Perpetrator | Provisional Irish Republican Army |
On 26 June 1990, the Provisional IRA detonated a bomb at the Carlton Club, a club popular among MPs and supporters of the ruling Conservative Party.[1] The bombing injured 20 people, one of whom, Lord Kaberry of Adel, died a year later. The ground collapsed to the basement and windows were shattered. The blast was felt up to half a mile away.
In a statement, the IRA said: "Like Brighton in 1984, the IRA has brought the war directly to those who keep the British Army on the streets and in the fields of Ireland. While such occupation continues, and the Nationalist people face daily oppression, the policy makers and their military arm will not be safe."[2] The attack was part of the IRA's escalating campaign that started in early 1990 and which had claimed two lives and 27 injuries since May that year.[citation needed] Tory MP for Fulham Matthew Carrington called the attack very "worrying" as it was a non-military target, suggesting a dangerous tactic from the IRA against members of the public.[3]
The bomb contained 15 lb of Semtex explosives. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher arrived at the club shortly after the bombing and spoke with some of the victims.[4] Thatcher claimed the attack may have been timed to coincidence with the European Council summit in Dublin. Heavy damage caused the Carlton Club to close until September 1990 and restoration continued until 1991.[5]
See also
- Brighton hotel bombing
- Deal barracks bombing
- Honourable Artillery Company bombing
- London Stock Exchange bombing
- Downing Street mortar attack
- Provisional Irish Republican Army campaign 1969–1997
References
- ^ "Car bomb kills lawmaker in Britain".
- ^ "I.R.A. Says It Bombed Tory Club in London".
- ^ http://bufvc.ac.uk/tvandradio/lbc/index.php/segment/0005800559011
- ^ "Lord Lexden, historian of the Carlton Club, pays tribute to Margaret Thatcher on behalf of the Club". Lord Lexden OBE.
- ^ "25th Anniversary Of The Bombing Of The Carlton Club - Lessons For Today - Breitbart". 25 June 2015.
