Bessbrook Orange Hall in Co. Armagh was home to US Army troops in 1944 before they embarked on their journey leading to D-Day in Normandy, France.
Bessbrook Town Hall, Bessbrook, Co. Armagh
Bessbrook, Co. Armagh
Bessbrook Town Hall in Co. Armagh was home to US Army troops in 1944 before they embarked on their journey leading to D-Day in Normandy, France.
Bleary Pillbox, Portadown, Co. Armagh
Cranny Road, Portadown, Co. Armagh
The Bleary Pillbox is similar in construction to nearby structures at Drumlin Hill, Moyallan. It is one of seven pillboxes in the town making up defences along the River Bann.
The Bomber Command squadrons of the Royal Air Force have a close connection with Northern Ireland, in particular, 153 Squadron who formed in Ballyhalbert.
Breandrum, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Breandrum Park, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Several infantry units of the United States Army had bases in close proximity at Breandrum, Celtic Park, and Castle Coole in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.
Bridge Street, Banbridge, Co. Down
Banbridge, Co. Down
On 8th May 1945, 4th (Steenstraete) Infantry Brigade marched along Bridge Street, Banbridge, Co. Down as part of a parade to mark Victory in Europe Day.
British Movietone: Presentation to Royal Ulster Rifles
A presentation to the Royal Ulster Rifles in the village of Lezennes near Lille, France. Villagers present new colours which would fly over Ulster Fort.
British Movietone: R.A.F. sink U-Boats off Ireland
A public service film made in 1940 shows members of the British public how to deal with incendiary bombs. At this time, Luftwaffe attacks were frequent.
