Bellaghy, Co. Londonderry during the Second World War

The village of Bellaghy, Co. Londonderry marked peace in Europe and the Pacific with celebrations on V.E. Day and on V.J. Day in 1945.

Bellaghy

Co. Londonderry

Northern Ireland

Victory in Europe: V.E. Day celebrations in Bellaghy, Co. Londonderry

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4th May 2020

VE Day celebrations in Bellaghy, Co. Londonderry involved a gramophone-led street party, a lot of gunfire and a big turf-built bonfire at The Diamond.

Victory over Japan: V.J. Day celebrations in Bellaghy, Co. Londonderry

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15th August 2019

In Bellaghy, Co. Londonderry, locals marked the passing of V.J. Day or Victory over Japan Day with several days of celebrations and bonfires.