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The Northern Ireland War Memorial, situated on Talbot Street in Belfast, honours the memory of those affected by conflict. Opened in 2007, this memorial replaced an earlier structure, Memorial House, which was destroyed during the Belfast Blitz in 1941. It specifically commemorates the hundreds of individuals who lost their lives during the Belfast Blitz, offering a dedicated space for national remembrance.

The memorial's establishment reflects a continuing commitment to public commemoration, particularly in a region with a complex history of conflict. The decision to replace the original Memorial House after its wartime destruction underscores a desire to provide a permanent and accessible tribute. It stands as a significant site within Northern Ireland, acknowledging not only military involvement but also the profound impact of war on civilian populations, a theme explicitly addressed through its focus on the Belfast Blitz.

The Northern Ireland War Memorial is located on Talbot Street in Belfast. Visitors can find the Home Front Exhibition within the memorial, which includes a specific national memorial to those who died in the Belfast Blitz, crafted by Carolyn Mulholland. The site offers an opportunity for quiet reflection and to learn about a significant aspect of Northern Ireland's wartime experience.

In Belfast, Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland War Memorial stands as a place of remembrance. Opened in 2007 on Talbot Street, it succeeded an earlier building known as Memorial House. That original site, situated in Waring Street, had been affected by bombing during the Blitz of 1941.

The memorial is home to the Home Front Exhibition. It also houses the first national monument dedicated to those who lost their lives during the bombing of Belfast, a work created by Carolyn Mulholland.

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  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

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