Carrickfergus and WWII
Gas masks were distributed during WWII to counteract the threat of chemical warfare. The Red Cross can be seen here distributing them from the Town Hall. What chemical agent was invented by Germany in 1936 but never used in WWII?
Sarin
Tabun
Mustard Gas
Soman
As a prime target for attack, Harland and Wolff moved its tank production to a facility in Carrickfergus, which employed 60- 70 people. Where was it located?
Sullatober
Minorca
Woodburn Road
North Road
Here at Carrickfergus Museum our WWII collection includes medals and certificates awarded to local people who contributed to the war effort. But do you know which medal this is?
1939-1945 Star
1939-1945 Defence Medal
The Atlantic Star
1939-1945 (King George VI)
A variety of roles were open to women during the war, often undertaking jobs formerly done by men. Here are women working at the petrol distribution centre, down by the harbour. Which service branch do they belong to?
Women’s Voluntary Service (WVS)
Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS)
Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS)
The Women's Land Army (WLA)
Carrickfergus played host to thousands of Allied troops, including a number of Belgian Brigades. These soldiers had been evacuated from the continent with few possessions but were made welcome by the town and seem to have enjoyed a few parties! Sunnylands camp is a well known military site, but many ‘big houses’ were also pressed into service. Which of these did NOT host Allied troops?
Prospect House
Castle Dobbs
Glynn Park
Red Hall
Here is a rare image of German prisoners of war being walked through Minorca Place. Many PoWs worked on the land, assisting with harvesting and general labouring. By June 1945, how many German PoWs were being held in Northern Ireland?
500
1000
1500
2000
Many factories turned production to manufacturing equipment for war service. This factory went from making clothes to military uniforms. What is it?
Littlewoods
Woodburn Weaving
Albion
ICI
The Ulster Home Guard was formed to counter the threat of German invasion during WWII. A total of eight platoons were raised in the Carrickfergus Company. Which of these activities did the volunteers NOT train in?
Drill
Parachuting
Use of anti-aircraft batteries
Rifle practice
Although never used, Carrickfergus castle was used for air raid shelter and was described as ‘the safest [shelters] in Northern Ireland’ by the Ministry of Public Security. Basements of the castle keep and other buildings were converted for the use of how many people?
100
200
300
400
The Larne ARP Group, established in 1937, encompassed the area of Larne, Carrickfergus and Whitehead and was the first to be established in Ulster. Air Raid Precaution wardens fulfilled a number of important duties. Which one of these was NOT one of them?
Guiding people to air raid shelters
Enforcing ‘black out’
Monitoring and reporting bomb damage
Supervising the evacuation of children
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