Co. Down
Helen's Bay, Co. Down is home to Grey Point Fort, an early twentieth century fort in use throughout both World Wars offering protection to Belfast Lough.
The Fort Helen's Bay Co. Down BT19 1PU
Between 1907 and 1956, including throughout the Second World War, Grey Point Fort in Helen's Bay, Co. Down provided coastal defences around Belfast Lough.
Redburn Square Holywood Co. Down BT18 9HZ
Holywood War Memorial stands in Redburn Square, Holywood, Co. Down close to the town's railway station. It commemorates 28 who died during the Second World War.
The coastal town of Donaghadee, Co. Down contains some remnants of life during the Second World War as well as the tragic memory of the sinking of "Miss Betty".
The Parade Donaghadee Co. Down BT21 0HF
The Coastal Observation Post in Donaghadee, Co. Down predates the Second World War but saw some additional changes to its appearance between 1939 and 1945.
Shore Street Donaghadee Co. Down BT21 0DF
In July 1947, Second World War veteran and long-distance swimmer Tom Blower achieved the heroic feat of swimming the North Channel between Ireland and Scotland.
Many from the coastal village of Groomsport, Co. Down served in the armed forces across all theatres of conflict during the Second World War from 1939-1945.
Main Street Groomsport Co. Down BT19 6JB
The names of eight people with connections to the village of Groomsport, Co. Down appear on the village and district war memorial that stands on the coastline.
42 Gilford Road Scarva Co. Down BT63 6LS
The Type-23 Pillbox located behind St. Matthew's Parish Church in Scarva, Co. Down overlooks a bridge across the Newry Canal, which formed part of stop-line B.
25th January 2023
To mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2023, we talked with Dr. Christine Schmidt of Wiener Holocaust Library in London about Kindertransport and the library's work.
Before and during the Second World War, the village of Millisle became a safe haven for many young Jewish people fleeing the horrors of Nazi-occupied Europe.
235 Millisle Road Millisle Co. Down BT21 0LN
The Ballyvester Pillbox on the outskirts of Millisle, Co. Down was part of several stop-lines created throughout Northern Ireland during the Second World War.