Peters Hill Belfast BT13 2AB
During the Belfast Blitz of April and May 1941, the Peters Hill Public Baths in the Shankill area of the west of the city saw use as a temporary mortuary.
Co. Down
During the Second World War, the coastal resort of Bangor, Co. Down hosted General Dwight D. Eisenhower in the lead up the Normandy invasion of June 1944.
During the Second World War, pillboxes watched out over the coast near Dundrum, Co. Down while wooden beach defences stood in place in case of a Nazi invasion.
Dundrum Co. Down
During The Second World War, those tasked with home defence erected a line of wooden obstacles along the beach to make life difficult for any would-be invaders.
44 Irish Quarter West Carrickfergus Co. Antrim BT38 8AT
Carrickfergus Gasworks, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim during the Second World War.
Co. Antrim in Northern Ireland was home to several large airfields used by both the British and American military throughout the course of the Second World War.
Belfast
Belfast City Hall on Donegall Square North suffered damage to the roof and the ornate banqueting hall during the Belfast Blitz of April and May 1941.
Belfast City Centre came under attack from the Luftwaffe in 1941. During the Belfast Blitz, Bridge Street, High Street, and other streets sustained damage.
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. The city was an important military and industrial hub and the Luftwaffe attacked during the Second World War.
During the Second World War, life in Northern Ireland changed throughout all six counties. The blackout began, the Luftwaffe attacked, and American GIs arrived.
Abbey Road Millisle Co. Down BT22 2DF
The Safe Haven Sculpture in the grounds of Millisle Primary School takes the shape of a Star of David commemorating the Jewish refugees who came to the village.
Conway Square Newtownards Co. Down BT23 4NP
A statue of Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blair "Paddy" Mayne stands in Conway Square, Newtownards, Co. Down, the hometown of the founding member of the S.A.S.
