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Orkney and Scapa Flow at War 1939-45
Orkney was a key strategic location during the Second World War. The vast anchorage of Scapa Flow was the main haven for the Royal Navy's Home Fleet, which would be expected to …
Darlington and Teesdale at War 1939-45
During the Second World War, Darlington had a number of industries that were important to the war effort. With its historic links to the railway industry, the town possessed …
York at War 1939 45
York has often been overlooked when it comes to Britain's wartime experience. The city was not though to have many industries of great wartime importance and it was not a part of …
Aberdeen at War 1939-45
Scotland was of grave strategic importance during the war due to its geographical position, while its capital was the location of a significant number of important military and …
Sunderland at War 1939-45
Sunderland was a key shipbuilding and repair facility with a long history of providing vessels for the British Merchant Navy. As well as its shipbuilding industry, the town also …
South Shields at War 1939-45
South Shields and its near neighbours such as Jarrow were key communities in the national war effort, despite their relatively small size. Located on the East Coast, South Shields …
Middlesbrough at War 1939 45
Middlesbrough was of vital importance to Britain's war effort. The town, and its surrounding area, contained a number of vital industries including shipbuilding, chemicals, iron, …
Dundee at War 1939 45
During the Second World War a number of industries in Dundee were of importance to the war effort. The jute industry, which had previously dominated the local economy, had suffered …