Locations

Cliftonville Road, Belfast

Buildings including churches and schools suffered damage on the Cliftonville Road, Belfast during the Luftwaffe attacks of the Belfast Blitz.

St. James’ Church, Cliftonville Road, Belfast

You won't find St. James' Church on a modern map of Belfast. The building on the junction of Cliftonville Road and Antrim Road was destroyed in the Blitz.

Belfast Royal Academy, Cliftonville Road, Belfast

In April 1941, pupils and staff made their way through the rubble of the Belfast Blitz to attend classes at a damaged Belfast Royal Academy.

Waterloo Park, Belfast

Waterloo Park lies off the Antrim Road in North Belfast. Much of the area suffered great damage during the Luftwaffe bombing of the 1941 Belfast Blitz.

York Road, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Continuing on from York Street as it leaves Belfast City Centre, the York Road area was devastated by Luftwaffe bombs during the Belfast Blitz of 1941.

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.

Apsley Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Apsley Street lies to the south of Belfast city centre connecting Bankmore Street to Ormeau Avenue. The surrounding area is much changed from the 1940s.

Kensington Road, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Carlisle Circus, Belfast

Carlisle Circus in the Antrim Road of North Belfast suffered severe damage as Luftwaffe bombs rained down on the north of the city in April and May 1941.