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The Belfast Blitz
Belfast was bombed by the Luftwaffe on four occasions in April and May 1941. Nearly 1,000 people lost their lives as a result.
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American Presence
Between 1942 and 1945, it is estimated that around 300,000 American service personnel were either based in or passed through Northern Ireland.
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Memorial Wall
The Memorial Wall is lined with highly polished Belgian black marble, known as Noir De Sable.
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McKendry Frieze
This hammered copper frieze by local artist James McKendry (b.1935), was originally installed in the War Memorial Building in Waring Street.
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Stained Glass Memorial Window
Click here to find out more about the stained glass window that was designed for the original War Memorial Building in 1963.
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Blitz Memorial
A 5ft high bronze sculpture to the victims of the Belfast Blitz that is on permanent display.
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Blitz Survivors
This half life-size bronze sculpture by John Sherlock is on permanent display. Click here to discover the finer details and inspiration the sculpt.
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Magennis VC
A portrait in oils of Leading Seaman James Magennis VC by Robert Taylor Carson hangs proudly on display in the museum.
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April Showers Bring Forth May Flowers
This artwork, named after a 16th century proverb, depicts bombs transforming into flax flowers and was unveiled in 2007.

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