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LOST YOUTH

Black and white photos show gritty life of teens growing up in shadow of The Troubles in Belfast

The Good Friday Agreement took place on 10 April 1998 and was a peace treaty between the British and Irish governments and most of the political parties in Northern Ireland

RAW snaps of teenagers growing up in Belfast after the Good Friday Agreement provide an insight into what daily life was like in the late nineties.

As part of a new photo series photographer Toby Binder snapped the youngsters growing up in six different neighbourhoods in Northern Ireland.

 Boys drinking beer from tins start scrapping outside a community centre
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Boys drinking beer from tins start scrapping outside a community centreCredit: Toby Binder

From armed police stopping young lads on bicycles and girls drinking in the sunshine - the photographs show how the young generation is affected by huge political movements - similar to the growing tensions over Brexit.

The Good Friday Agreement took place on 10 April 1998 and was a peace agreement between the British and Irish governments and most of the political parties in Northern Ireland.

Another poignant shot shoes two boys squaring up to one another, while pals watched on, swigging from beer cans outside a youth centre.

TRACKIES AND CONCRETE

 Something or someone has caught the attention of these young boys as they sit on pallets outside a housing estate
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Something or someone has caught the attention of these young boys as they sit on pallets outside a housing estateCredit: Toby Binder

BOBBYS VS BIKES

 The look on Brendan's face is everything as he comes to a halt at a police barrier on Trinity Street, Carrick Hill
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The look on Brendan's face is everything as he comes to a halt at a police barrier on Trinity Street, Carrick HillCredit: Toby Binder

TOY SOLDIERS

 Twirling batons, it's marching season on Rydalmere Street. The young lads show the sheer concentration as they practice their paces
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Twirling batons, it's marching season on Rydalmere Street. The young lads show the sheer concentration as they practice their pacesCredit: Toby Binder

CHILDREN OF GOD

 Looking down into the grey puddles, these teens wander across a car park with their hoods up
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Looking down into the grey puddles, these teens wander across a car park with their hoods upCredit: Toby Binder

RUNNING WILD

 This young girl sprints alongside a defender as hoards of police cars line Stanhope Street, Carrick Hill
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This young girl sprints alongside a defender as hoards of police cars line Stanhope Street, Carrick HillCredit: Toby Binder

FREE SPIRITS

 Enjoying the sunshine, these two girls relax and drink from plastic cups
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Enjoying the sunshine, these two girls relax and drink from plastic cupsCredit: Toby Binder

BRITISH PRIDE

FLAGGING

 This little lad is having a kick about, with the goal being a huge Union Jack flag
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This little lad is having a kick about, with the goal being a huge Union Jack flagCredit: Toby Binder