28th September 2022
By the Second World War, Alex Liggett was a 30-year-old Corporal in the Royal Tank Regiment. From Portadown to Palestine, Dunkirk to demob, this is his story.
8th September 2022
Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In July 1945, 18-year-old Princess Elizabeth Windsor first visited Northern Ireland landing at Long Kesh Airfield.
Seacoast Road Downhill Co. Londonderry BT51 4RP
During the Second World War, authorities believed Downhill Beach was vulnerable to attack. Construction of a unique pillbox guarded against amphibious landings.
Co. Londonderry
During the Second World War, several airfields operated around Binevenagh in Co. Londonderry. The mountain proved hazardous for air force crews in training.
Scotchtown Road Magilligan Co. Londonderry BT49 0JA
The Carrowreagh Quadrant Tower close to Magilligan Point, Co. Londonderry overlooked an aerial bombing range in the Second World War. Much of the site remains.
91 Bishops Road Downhill Co. Londonderry BT51 4SE
The Downhill Radar Site consists of still-standing remains of both the 1940 Chain Home Low Radar site and the upgraded 1941 A.M.E.S. Type 2 replacement site.
1st September 2022
Scott climbs the Cregagh Glen walking trail on the outskirts of Belfast. There, off Rocky Road, stands a memorial marking the site of a former U.S. cemetery.
31st August 2022
In the later years of the Second World War, Northern Ireland housed thousands of German prisoners of war. Who were they and what was life like for a P.O.W?
30th August 2022
On 30th August 2022, a member of the public fishing on the River Bann in Portadown, Co. Armagh discovered what appeared to be an old Second World War grenade.
Co. Armagh
During the Second World War, British, American, and Belgian troops had bases in and around Portadown, Co. Armagh. There were even P.O.W. camps in the area.
27th July 2022
Michael Fryer is the Outreach Officer with Northern Ireland War Memorial in Belfast. He kindly joined us for a special podcast episode to mark Pride Week 2022.
29th June 2022
Adrian Hack is a tour guide and fountain of knowledge on all things related to Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim in the Second World War including the U.S. Rangers.
