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A soldier and a civilian died in that explosion. The bombings occurred only five days before the October 1974 United Kingdom general election. As all parties felt obliged to respond to the events, they contributed to the speedy and unchallenged passing of the Prevention of Terrorism Acts in November 1974. [citation needed] The Guildford Four
- 5 (4 off-duty British soldiers and 1 civilian)
- 5 October 1974, 20:30 – 21:00 (BST)
- British Army soldiers
Jul 21, 2022 · Four soldiers and a civilian died in the Guildford pub bombings on 5 October 1974. Pen portraits were read out for each person at a resumed inquest into the deaths. The youngest victim was...
The inquest into the deaths of five people killed in the 1974 bombings should resume, a coroner has ruled. This is what we know.
Apr 4, 2024 · An IRA terror cell later claimed responsibility. Those who died were 21-year-old civilian Paul Craig and soldiers Ann Hamilton, 19, Caroline Slater, 18, William Forsyth, 18, and John Hunter, 17....
Guildford pub bombings: Who were the victims? Four soldiers and a civilian died in an IRA attack on two pubs in 1974.
Jul 21, 2022 · Caroline Slater, 18, Ann Hamilton, 19, William Forsyth, 18, John Hunter, 17, and plasterer Paul Craig, 21, died in the first explosion at the Horse and Groom. Pirbright party night. The night of...
5 October. Front Page | Years | Themes | Witness. About This Site | Text Only. 1974: Four dead in Guildford bomb blasts. At least four people have been killed and more than 50 injured in two...
