Locations Archive - WartimeNI

Atlantic Avenue, Belfast, Co. Antrim

In North Belfast, Co. Antrim, Atlantic Avenue was one of the streets heavily damaged by Luftwaffe bombs during the Belfast Blitz of April and May 1941.

York Park, Belfast, Co. Antrim

York Park in North Belfast, Co. Antrim was one of many small streets in the vicity of the city's thriving docklands that suffered during the Belfast Blitz.

Rosebank Weaving Co. Ltd., Flax Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim

The Rosebank Weaving Co. was one of many mills in North Belfast, Co. Antrim producing aero linen for use by the Allies throughout the Second World War.

William Ewart and Son Ltd., Crumlin Road, Belfast, Co. Antrim

The mills of William Ewart and Son Ltd. on Crumlin Road, Belfast, Co. Antrim produced linen for the Allied war effort and were a Luftaffe target in 1941.

Brookfield Spinning Co. Ltd., Crumlin Road, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Brookfield Spinning Co. Ltd. was one of many mills in Belfast, Co. Antrim that produced aero linen for use in the war effort during the Second World War.

York Street Flax Spinning Co. Ltd., Henry Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Luftwaffe bombs in the Belfast Blitz destroyed the York Street Flax Spinning Co. on Henry Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim causing damage to surrounding streets.

James Mackie and Sons Ltd., Springfield Road, Belfast, Co. Antrim

James Mackie and Sons Ltd. in Belfast, Co. Antrim was a leading manufacturer of munitions including Bofors anti-aircraft shells during the Second World War.

Donegall Square North, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Belfast City Hall on Donegall Square North suffered damage to the roof and the ornate banquetting hall during the Belfast Blitz of April and May 1941.

Waring Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim

In later years, Waring Street became home of the Northern Ireland War Memorial and the Royal Ulster Rifles Museum. It suffered greatly in the Belfast Blitz.