Belfast
During the Second World War, Bedford Street in the City Centre was home to organisations like Ulster Gift Fund Headquarters as well as the iconic Ulster Hall.
34 Bedford Street Belfast BT2 7FF
The 'Grand Old Dame' of Bedford Street, The Ulster Hall, opened on 12th May 1862. During the Second World War, it became a popular spot for concerts and dances.
Co. Down
On 10th April 1941, No. 10 Troop Carrying Company, Royal Army Service Corps was the focus of Lieutenant J.R. Bainbridge's camera in Seaforde, Co. Down.
8th April 1941
On 8th April 1941, the Ministry of Public Security and the Headquarters of the R.A.F. in Northern Ireland issued a joint statement regarding the Docks Raid.
On 8th April 1941, the Ministry of Public Security published advice for those with Diabetes. This included a disc to be worn and the carrying of an I.D. card.
On 7th-8th April 1941, the Luftwaffe attacked the city of Belfast causing the deaths of a relatively low number of casualties mainly in the docks and shipyards.
On 8th April 1941, Belfast awoke to the destruction caused by a small raid of Luftwaffe bombers in what became known as the Docks Raid of the Belfast Blitz.
Dundonald lies on the outskirts of Belfast and is home to a large cemetery that contains many Commonwealth War Graves of locals and those from further afield.
743 Upper Newtownards Road Dundonald Co. Down BT16 2QY
Dundonald Cemetery contains 88 Commonwealth War Graves of those who served in the Second World War as well as several local casualties of the Belfast Blitz.
7th April 1941
During the spring of 1941, the Luftwaffe attacked Northern Ireland in a series of four devastating aerial raids that became known as the Belfast Blitz.
On the night of 7th-8th April 1941, the Luftwaffe attacked the city of Belfast for the first time. This would become known as the Docks Raid or the Wee Raid.
The Docks Raid of the Belfast Blitz took place on the night of 7th-8th April 1941. The Harland and Wolff shipyard in the city suffered greatly as a result.
