Along with Massive PR and Dufferin Coaching Inn, we looked at Shrigley Mills, the arrival before the war of the Utitz family and the changes brought by WW2.
Along with Massive PR and Dufferin Coaching Inn, we looked at the land around Killyleagh, Co. Down where thousands of American troops trained during WWII.
Dundonald Cemetery, Dundonald, Co. Down
743 Newtownards Road, Dundonald, Co. Down
Dundonald Cemetery, Newtownards Road, Dundonald, Co. Down is the final resting place of several members of the armed services who saw action in WW2.
Ecclesville House, Fintona, Co. Tyrone
1-3 Kiln Street, Fintona, Co. Tyrone
Ecclesville House, Fintona, Co. Tyrone served as Headquarters of 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division of the US Army during their time in Ulster.
Eisenhower Pier, Bangor, Co. Down
Seacliff Road, Bangor, Co. Down
General Dwight D Eisenhower visited Bangor, Co. Down on the 18th-19th May 1944 adressing troops in the lead up to D-Day. The north pier now bears his name.
Elmfield Prisoner of War Camp, Gilford, Co. Down
Moyallan Road, Gilford, Co. Down
The polo fields and grounds of a large stately home in Gilford, Co. Down became Elmfield prisoner of war camp in 1945. Around 1,800 German troops were held.
Ely Lodge, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Ely Island, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Ely Lodge on Ely Island near Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh was home to 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division with the exception of the 2nd Battalion.
Erganagh House, Omagh, Co. Tyrone
21 Glenpark Road, Omagh, Co. Tyrone
Built in 1780, Erganagh House near Omagh, Co. Tyrone was a Rectory that played host to several units of troops from US Army 34th Infantry Division in 1942.
