Locations

Grove Primary School, North Queen Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Grove Primary School in North Queen Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim closed in 2010 due to dwindling numbers. It was an evacuation centre prior to the Blitz.

Earl Street Infants’ School, Earl Street, Belfast

Earl Street Infants' School stood on Earl Street in Belfast's historic Sailortown, a part of the city inhabited by some of the toughest and poorest people.

Earl Street Girls’ School, Earl Street, Belfast

Earl Street Girls' School was on the now demolished Earl Street in the heart of north Belfast's Sailortown, a community of working class dockside residents.

Earl Street Boys’ School, Earl Street, Belfast

You will not find Earl Street Boys' School on a modern map of Belfast. The old Sailortown faced the property developers' wrecking ball in post-war years.

Currie Junior School, Limestone Road, Belfast

Currie Junior School today is Currie Primary School and still stands on the Limestone Road in North Belfast. Child evacuees gathered here on 8th July 1940.

Blythe Street Public Elementary School, Blythe Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Blythe Street Public Elementary School served the working class area around Blythe Street, just off Sandy Row in the south-west of Belfast, Co. Antrim.

Belvoir Hall National School, Dee Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Beechfield Primary School, Beechfield Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Vicinage Park, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Vicinage Park in north Belfast, Co. Antrim suffered great damage during the Belfast Blitz of April and May 1941. It was home to many Jewish families.