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Second World War City Centre Walking Tour with Belfast Historian Jason Burke

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Join historian Jason Burke this VE Day for a 2-hour journey through Belfast's dramatic wartime past revealing the city’s crucial but often overlooked contribution to the Second World War.

Discover how industrial Belfast pivoted to wartime production despite economic hardship, and learn about everyday life amid rationing, air raids and evacuation schemes. Hear poignant firsthand accounts of the Belfast Blitz when Belfast's skies glowed red with flames and assistance arrived from unexpected quarters across the border.

With expert narration bringing history to life at each stop, this tour offers both visitors and locals fresh insights into Belfast's wartime experience, commemorating the resilience of a city that endured tragedy while making significant contributions to the Allied victory.

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Thu, 08 May 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm

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Thu, 08 May 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm
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