Royal Avenue in the Belfast Blitz
Photographers from the Belfast Telegraph captured the aftermath of the Belfast Blitz in 1941 when Luftwaffe bombs devastated the Royal Avenue area.
Royal Avenue in Belfast showing the entrance to the Grand Central Hotel. The white banded markings on pillars and posts indicate the photo dates from during the Second World War. Photo originally posted on Northern Ireland Historical Photographical Society Facebook group. Copyright unknown.
Victory in Europe: 8th May 1941
PRONI Photograph LA/7/8/HF/3/9: Part of the AR Hogg Collection. Children on Royal Avenue, Belfast, Co. Antrim dress up and take to the streets to celebrate Victory in Europe Day on 8th May 1945.