Northern Ireland then & now

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Still in Belfast. The Europa Hotel today, and the same location in the early 1970's & the aftermath of one of many bomb attacks that it was on the receiving end of during the 'Troubles'

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Flintlock wrote:The linen mill in Gilford, Co Down around 1900. And the same location earlier today
Great photos Flintlock, same place last year on my KLR

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Celtic Park, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, General Eisenhower addresses US Troops in May 1944 on the run up to D Day & the same location today.
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Dunluce Castle early 1900's
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As a hobby historian...I love these pics.

Every picture tells a story...but these combinations of pictures really do tell a very vivid story.

Thanks for posting them
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Military checkpoint in the 70's
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Donaghadee, Co Down, early 1900's
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Shaws Bridge, Belfast 1950's
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Early 1940's & a line up of new Churchill tanks (I think) built by Harland & Wolff, Belfast ready to be dispatched for service.
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Only street furniture remaining today is the distinctive gate post

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Great to see your enthusiasm to keep updating this topic and the others you started, fair play to you!
It was just the other day that I was revisiting some of your older ride reports that you created, making notes of places that I hope to visit when the weather improves to my liking.
I’m sure you want mine me following your trails, and hopefully enjoying the same experience.
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