Videos

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BBC Northern Ireland – We Fought On D-Day

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21st August 2018

'We Fought On D-Day' was a documentary produced by BBC Northern Ireland and Doubelband Films telling the stories of 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles.

British Pathé – Ulster’s New Prime Minister (1940)

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15th August 2018

The new Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable John Miller Andrews speaks about Ulster standing by Britain and the Empire during the war.

British Movietone: V.J. Day

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15th August 2018

British Movietone footage of Clement Attlee, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, announcing the Japanese surrender on 15th August 1945.

BBC Newsline – German POW Camp in Rostrevor

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30th July 2018

A German POW Camp in Rostrevor is revealed through scorch marks on the ground in parkland in the Co. Down town. BBC Newsline tells the forgotten story.

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BBC – Could this elephant fit in your back yard?

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20th July 2018

Zoo debuted in cinemas on 29th June 2018. It is based on the story of an elephant who sought refuge in a Belfast back yard. Could an elephant fit in yours?

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British Pathé – Ulster Grand Prix (1935)

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12th July 2018

Jock Guthrie wins the 1935 Ulster Grand Prix on the Clady Circuit setting a new course record on the famous track with it's memorable 7 mile straight.

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British Pathé – Ulster Motorcycle Grand Prix (1939)

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12th July 2018

The Ulster Motorcycle Grand Prix takes place each year in Co. Antrim. This film from British Pathé shows highlights from pre World War Two racing in 1939.

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British Pathé – How You Can Deal With Incendiary Bombs (1940)

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4th July 2018

A public service film made in 1940 shows members of the British public how to deal with incendiary bombs. At this time, Luftwaffe attacks were frequent.

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British Movietone: R.A.F. sink U-Boats off Ireland

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25th November 2017

On 25th November 1945, R.A.F. Coastal Command began Operation Deadlight, scuttling German U-Boats off the north-west coast of Co. Londonderry.