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Belfast Telegraph's canvases of historical Ulster : Belfast blitz
Friday, 16 October 2009
Images from the Belfast Telegraph's Archive - The Blitz
Belfast Telegraph offices, 15/16th April 1941
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Belfast Telegraph which dates back to 1870 is offering a unique opportunity to buy selected images taken from the Belfast Telegraph historic archives mounted on canvas and acrylic.
The photographs give a fascinating insight into the history and culture of Northern Ireland during the twentieth century and include images from Belfast Blitz, and the 1920s/30s.
You can buy as these stunning photographs as large frame stretched canvases or mounted in specially commissioned acrylic frames.
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To make a purchase from our collection, visit www.niphotocanvas.co.uk/thebelfasttelegraph.htm, pick your picture from one of the Belfast Telegraph portfolios, follow the instructions for picture type, sizing , payment and we will do the rest for you.
The pictures on display only represent a small sample of what is available in the Belfast Telegraph archive and we hope to expand this collection on an ongoing basis
The photographs are reproduced and are available for purchase under license from Belfast Telegraph, Independent News & Media (Northern Ireland) who retain copyright for use of all images.
All publishing rights reserved. These canvases and acrylics are produced by NI Photo Canvas, a new company based in Killinchy Co Down, which specialises in producing these types of picture.
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I found the pictures fascinating and to look at those wonderful Irish faces and realize that they are probably all gone now, causes me to pause and to be grateful that such resolute people lived and to know and feel proud that I am of that stock. I came through the blitz as a 5-year old child. This adopted country of mine was founded to a large extent by people of similar stock and character. I am extraordinarily proud of my Northern Irish heritage.
Posted by Norm Hannigan | 27.02.10, 00:13 GMT
The Republic of Ireland was neutral during WWll and would not take sides. This nonsense of Ireland guiding the German bombers is just plain mischievous clam-trap. Besides if that where true the British and US would have invaded immediately.
There where many Irish men who gave their lives fighting the Nazis.
On the other hand the true pro British unionists rejected and refused to go along with conscription in Northern Ireland.
Some loyalty !
Posted by Jim | 16.02.10, 19:43 GMT
dont see blythe st.sandy row near the rail line in your photos.people killed there.some interesting stories, was a party at the time,girl was getting married.we played for many years football on the waste ground that was bombed near Linfield school.
Posted by frank bullock | 14.02.10, 10:57 GMT
i was 17 when my elementary school at Ravenscroft Ave and adjacent houses were destroyed by a huge bomb during the blitz. that night i had been out with a girl who sadly died with her whole family with the exception of one son.
Posted by Bill | 20.01.10, 01:46 GMT
I am interested in this study of the Belfast Blitz. I was a boy of six years old. I remember the bombings and other matters relating to the war over Belfast.
If you want a story of my own experience,I can relate it. It will always be vivid in my memory.
It is good that you have not overlooked this main issue of history.
Posted by Rev. G.Kelvyn R.Adams. | 02.01.10, 22:18 GMT
I 've really enjoyed these slide shows having been born early Feb 1940 in Agnes St. Belfast. They've reminded me of my heritage , the spirit and the getting through many hardships and above all the community spirit. Well Done Belfast Telegraph, amazing photos! Can't forget Ration Books, Cod Liver Oil but liked the Orange juice and why was it only pregant women that got Red Heart Guinness now that was nice. Can't understand how photos can generate such bitterness but then people, like water/sewage, find their own level. Please continue as these slide shows make me proud to come from Belfast.
Posted by George Gibson | 29.11.09, 20:23 GMT
I was only two when the war started,we had to go to the country,and it is like yesterday,when we got of the bus someone said,my God Belfast is on fire,and the sky was all red.we have a great sunset in Canada,but never like that.and it is true about the south lighting up there homes to guide the planes to Belfast,my Dad told great stories.but I have great memories of growing up then.
Posted by susan | 19.11.09, 20:04 GMT
They also sent fire engines North when East Belfast was burning uncontrollably and allowed US and British submarine hunting planes to overfly Donegal (in breach of Irish Neutrality). My question is, what exactly is your point, or are you actually trying to make one? My grandfather, an Irishman, joined up to fight the Nazis. My great Uncle fought the Nazis in Spain; did any of your “British” family do the same? Or did they watch the Nazis record their first away win like Mr Churchill did?
Posted by NonRevisionist | 19.10.09, 09:54 GMT
Billy, I believe it was Mr Curchill that offered Northern Ireland to DeVelera in return for use of Irish ports and airports. I also believe it was the same Irish government that prepared to defend Ireland from Invasion, not from the German, although that was possible, but primarily from the Americans and British (The Americans in particular were in favour of it).
Posted by NonRevisionist | 19.10.09, 09:52 GMT
An interesting period in Belfast's history and not all that long ago either. However the website that this article links to could be better. This is 2009 not 1991.
Posted by Oh Rodney | 19.10.09, 07:47 GMT
Yeah I have the Bombs on Belfast: Blitz, 1941 - A Camera Record book. Should be able to buy that on eBay, Amazon or a second-hand seller.
Posted by Blitzer | 19.10.09, 07:46 GMT
its surprising how many in the usa dont know that southern ireland remained neutral during the second world war.while britain and n. ireland had blackouts the south of ireland was lit up like a roman candle."no pun intended" ( to guide the german aircraft of course).then there was roger casement (tell his story...all of it) then the war criminal who hid in plain sight in dublin for 3 years and was then helped to enter the usa by the irish government and the nazis in the catholic church. then there was the german spies who landed in ireland just as mr. casement did after being transported to the irish coast by german submarines......then...then...then........i believe it was a mr. kennedy who was the usa ambassador at that time.
Posted by billy | 18.10.09, 04:04 GMT
My mum is 83 years old and remembers the blitz ,ive have listened to her stories over the years now im able to see the photos . It makes you realise how bad things were.
Posted by hazel | 17.10.09, 18:42 GMT
I grew up in the Fire Station in Chichester Street, and even though I was very young during the war, I remember quite a lot about it.
My late Father, like all Firemen was on the front line 24/7. They all had stories to tell. I proudly display My Dad's King George defence Medal in my home
Posted by Mavis | 17.10.09, 15:30 GMT
Very interesting series of photos with the subtext that when the Germans were not bombing us we were destroying ourselves. One disappointing feature was that the caption writer does not seem to know that Belfast street names are not Donegal but rather Donegall - named after the Marquis, not the County.
Posted by Wee Tommy | 17.10.09, 13:39 GMT
I have an original "Bombs on Belfast" book from my father. I dare say most or all of the pictures are in that.
Posted by Stuart | 16.10.09, 16:09 GMT
It's surprising how many people here in the USA are unaware that Belfast was bombed during the Blitz. My grandparents were killed in Avoca street on Easter Sunday 1941. I was 5 or 6 years old and still have vivid memories of that night.
Posted by Frances Stoker | 16.10.09, 09:55 GMT