York Street, Belfast

Many historic buildings on York Street, Belfast such as the International Bar and the Midland Hotel were extensively damaged in the Belfast Blitz of 1941.

York Street

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Royal Ulster Constabulary armoured car on York Street, Belfast

An armoured car and member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary on patrol on York Street, Belfast on 20th June 1935. Photo originally posted on Northern Ireland Historical Photographical Society Facebook group. Copyright unknown.

Royal Ulster Constabulary Vehicles on York Street, Belfast

Armoured vehicles of the Royal Ulster Constabulary en route from the city centre along York Street, Belfast. Photo taken in the mid 1930s. Photo originally posted on Northern Ireland Historical Photographical Society Facebook group. Copyright unknown.

York Street in the Belfast Blitz

Photographers from the Belfast Telegraph captured the aftermath of the Belfast Blitz in 1941 when Luftwaffe bombs devastated the York Street area.

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Ballymoney Mobile Canteen on York Street, Belfast
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The International Bar, Belfast, Co. Antrim
Pianist following the Belfast Blitz
Belfast Blitz - York Street

York Street in 1943

The following information is taken from the 1943 Belfast Street Directory.

Places of Interest

The following places will be of interest to anyone wishing to explore more of the area's Second World War heritage.

Map showing St. Barnabas’ School, York Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim

St. Barnabas’ School, York Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim

York Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim

St. Barnabas' School served children in Belfast's Sailortown area in an area devastated by German Luftwaffe during the Belfast Blitz of April and May 1941.

References
  1. Lennon Wylie
  2. Wikipedia

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