Co. Antrim
In September 1941, a photographer visited Whitehead, Co. Antrim to see troops of South Staffordshire Regiment and a Railway Construction and Operating Company.
Co. Armagh
During the Second World War, British infantry troops were based throughout Northern Ireland including the area around the village of Poyntzpass, Co. Armagh.
Bann Road Poyntzpass Co. Armagh BT63 6NP
Now known as Lisnabrague Lodge, Union Lodge on the outskirts of Poyntzpass, Co. Armagh saw use as a British army camp and training site in the Second World War.
During the Second World War, the Co. Armagh town of Keady was serviced by a railway line. It carried only goods not passengers making it ideal for military use.
Tassagh Road Keady Co. Armagh BT60 3TU
By the Second World War, Keady Railway Station in Co. Armagh was used for transporting goods only, making it ideal for British and American military purposes.
On 1st August 1941, soldiers of 8th (Nottinghamshire) Battalion, The Sherwood Foresters underwent training in river crossing and more at Muckmore, Co. Antrim.
Belfast
During the Belfast Blitz of April and May 1941, Luftwaffe bombs fell on Donegall Place in the city centre, destroying older buildings such as The Ulster Arcade.
44-46 Donegall Place Belfast BT1 5BY
In 1941, Luftwaffe bombs destroyed The Ulster Arcade at 44-46 Donegall Place, leaving the historic Belfast city centre retail outlet in rubble and debris.
17 Donegall Square North Belfast BT1 5GB
Researchers have access to a wealth of material relating to the Second World War in the significant and unique museum collections in The Linen Hall, Belfast.
Co. Londonderry
On 14th June 1941, elements of the army's 61st Divisional Engineers displayed a number of methods of crossing the Aghadowey River at Agivey, Co. Londonderry.
Following the Luftwaffe air raids on Belfast in April and May 1941, Bridge Street in the city centre was almost unrecognisable due to the severity of damage.
Magheralave Road Lisburn Co. Antrim BT28 3NP
Thiepval Barracks in Lisburn, Co. Antrim was a new military establishment in Northern Ireland, opening in 1940 during the early years of the Second World War.
