COMBER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
National Heritage Week: Second World War Walking Tour of Comber
Fri 22 Aug
|Rollo Gillespie Statue
80 years on from Victory and nearing 86th anniversary of the beginning of the Second World War, join Michael Burns to explore the wartime history of Comber, Co. Down. From the Blitz, evacuation, the American presence in NI as well as the stories of those from Comber who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Time & Location
22 Aug 2025, 19:00 – 21:30
Rollo Gillespie Statue, The Sq, Comber, Newtownards BT23, UK
About the event
Join us when Michael Burns will be delving into the history of the Second World War in the town of Comber, Co. Down.
Discover how Rationing, the Belfast Blitz, Evacuation, Prisoners of War and Victory celebrations affected the local people of Comber. Learn the stories of the Comber men who lost their lives in the conflict and explore the Second World War built heritage still present in Comber over 80 years ago!
Visit the grave of John Miller Andrews, wartime Prime minister of Northern Ireland in Comber Non-Subscribing church and learn why Sir Winston Churchill left a cabinet meeting shouting "Who, what or where is Comber!?"
Explore the local memories of American soldiers stationed in Comber, including fights with locals over girlfriends and scams involving the famous Old Comber Whiskey- as well as quite a few GI Brides from the town!
80 years on from Victory and nearing 86th anniversary…
Tickets
General Admission
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