2124 x 3500 px | 18 x 29,6 cm | 7,1 x 11,7 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
22. Oktober 2014
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The Warrington bombings were two separate bomb attacks that happened during early 1993 in Warrington, England. The first attack happened on 26 February, when a bomb exploded at a gas storage facility. It caused extensive damage but no injuries. While fleeing the scene, the bombers shot and injured a police officer and two of them were then caught after a high-speed car chase. The second attack happened on 20 March, when two small bombs exploded in litter bins outside shops and businesses on Bridge Street. Two children were killed and dozens of people were injured. Although a warning or warnings had been sent, the area was not evacuated in time. "This royal visit was a long-time coming but HRH Sophie, The Countess of Wessex, said she was impressed by the Peace Centre and its work on conflict when she toured the facilities today. The wife of Prince Edward, who is the Queen's youngest son, was due to visit the centre last year but torrid weather conditions forced her to postpone her trip. Luckily, the British weather did not stop the countess from landing in Warrington this time to see first-hand the work of the centre, which was established in the memory of Tim Parry and Johnathan Ball, who lost their lives in a terrorist bombing 21 years ago. The countess toured the building and heard about the Foundation’s work to prevent, resolve and respond to global violent conflict. She also met people who had been directly affected by terrorism and political violence and who form part of Survivors for Peace programme which assists in recovery and increases social participation to promote action so people can find their normal lives." Source Warrington Guardian.
