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We are actively collecting stories about Northern Ireland during the Second World War.

We are actively collecting stories about Northern Ireland during the Second World War.

ORAL HISTORY COLLECTION

Do you have memories of the Second World War?

If you or someone you know would like to share their memories of Northern Ireland during the Second World War, please contact our Research Officer Michael by telephoning 075 8863 4847 or emailing projects@niwarmemorial.org for more information.

Your memories are incredibly important to us and will be added to our museum collection.

Over one hundred interviews have been recorded so far, and are freely available to researchers, students, and members of the public interested in hearing first-hand accounts of life in Northern Ireland during the Second World War. Listen to some below:

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ORAL HISTORY COLLECTION

Frankie Hornby
Frankie (b.1925), WAAF Driver from Lammy, Co. Fermanagh. In this clip, Frankie talks about her service in Cornwall and Northern Ireland.
Fred Toppel
Fred Toppel (b.1922) a GI from Minnesota, was stationed in Enniskillen for a time during the Second World War. In this clip, Fred talks about his training in America and some of his experiences in Northern Ireland.
Bill Eames
Bill (b.1923) recounts flying missions on the D-Day landings (June 1944) and the Battle of Arnhem (September 1944).
Bill Eames
Bill (1923-2020) grew up in Enniskillen and in this clip talks about joining the RAF.
Joe O'Loughlin
Joe (b.1932) grew up in Belleek. In this clip, he shares what life was like in a border town.
Renee McAllister
Renee (b.1929) lived on the Crumlin Road, Belfast but was evacuated to Kesh, Co. Fermanagh.
Lily Foster neé Crowe
Lily (1924-2018) grew up near Castle Archdale, in this clip she talks about American soldiers stationed at the camp, evacuees coming from Belfast and life in wartime Fermanagh.
Margaret Wilson
Margaret (b.1930) shares her childhood memories of being evacuated to Fermanagh from Belfast.

Oral History Collection

Talks

Our Research Officer can also provide FREE talks based on the museum's growing Oral History collection.

Talks can be tailored to explore different wartime topics, locations, or themes specific to your group or society's area of interest.

Contact us for more information or to book

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