I love newtownards for some reason, and ive seen a hell of a lot of this read more about return to my birthtown. All but the line between belfast and bangor was closed in the 1950s, although some of it has been restored near downpatrick by a. Let us know what you think of the site and tell us what features you want to see next. Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, childrens books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books. Due to the ongoing covid19 pandemic the ulster flying club has taken the decision to close until further notice. Peter amos the culmination of decades of meticulous research, this massive volume tells the story of miles aircraft during arguably its most innovative but certainly.
It was sunday march 30th 1980 and there i was free to the world in adair house in ards hospital, newtownards, northern ireland, united kingdom. It is located along the northeast coast of northern ireland and was believed to have formed out of a volcanic eruption. Newtownards airport duty free duty free information. Newtownards library 2020 all you need to know before you go. Find all the transport options for your trip from newtownards to belfast aldergrove airport bfs right here. Miles aircraft the postwar years reading and newtownards 19451948. Newtownards professional family history, family trees, genealogy, house and ancestry research service by professional genealogist uk and local history research.
Mr mcknight was a married man in his 60s and was flying the aircraft which he coowned as part of a syndicate. On easter tuesday night victoria barracks was severely bombed, and at newtownards airport thirteen soldiers were. The new newtownards union workhouse was erected in 18401. Belfast intl airport belfast, uk right now, 3 airlines operate out of belfast intl airport. Every week, at least 3 international flights depart from belfast intl airport.
Miles aircraft the postwar years reading and newtownards. Newtownards airport is excellent airfield to visit, restaurant was excellent good food lots of choice, had a short walk down to the newtownard town centre, people are friendly and helpful. Ulster flying club flying lessons in northern ireland flying. A pictorial history of the royal ulster constabulary which includes some. The first flight in a powered heavier than air machine or aeroplane, took place at kitty hawk, north carolina, usa on the 17 th. Newtownards airfield the airfield dates back to december 1933 when the 7th marquis of londonderry, himself an enthusiastic aviator and secretary of state for air from 1931 to 1932, announced that an aerodrome would be constructed on a fifty acre portion of his estate formerly a racecourse adjoining the comber road in newtownards. The station was opened by the belfast and county down railway on 6 may 1858 the station closed to passengers in 1950, by which time it had been taken over by the ulster transport authority. The airfield at newtownards continues to operate as a civil airfield with a. Rome2rio makes travelling from newtownards to belfast aldergrove airport bfs easy. Ulster flying club flying lessons in northern ireland. A grey 1980s sky skimmed over sheltered newtownards as i appeared on this planet. Hotels near newtownards library, newtownards on tripadvisor. Rome2rio makes travelling from newtownards to belfast city airport bhd easy.
The population falling within the union at the 1831 census had been 53,873 with divisions ranging in size from ballymaglaff population 1,696 to bangor 9,355 and newtownards itself 5,668. Then a 30 min flight in a light aircraft over the beautiful scenery of the ards penninsula or wherever you choose maybe fly over your own home. It was built in the 19th century and absorbed into the ulster transport authority in 1948. History of newtownards by mccavery, trevor, mottram, frankie isbn. The giants causeway has attracted tourists to travel to northern ireland for its unique interlocking basalt columns estimated to total up to 40,000. To create a return travel plan from newtownards to dublin airport, please enter start and end locations in calculator control and go to the return travel option for complete travel summary. Duty free allowance at newtownards airport if you are travelling to united kingdom from a country within the eu, then you can bring in an unlimited amount of goods that you have bought in that country as long as the price you paid included tax and the goods are for your own personal use this also includes items that you intend to be gifts.
It was used by the raf for training during wwii and was bombed by the luftwaffe in 1941. The horrific crash is the first fatality at the newtownards airport in living memory. The tar is a dominant feature on the landscape and can be seen from more than 10 miles away the airport runway. Newtownards airfield was a relief landing ground for the elementary flying training school. Why not follow us on facebook to be the first to find out about the latest developments.
We hope to feature some of them here over the next few weeks. This page features civil birth records for the district of newtownards in co. Thanks to all the nipr supporters who have donated new books following the nipr celebration of publishing event on 19th november. It is situated in the civil parish of newtownards and the historic baronies of ards lower and castlereagh lower. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The 15 best things to do in newtownards for travel after. Down and includes full names where possible, the year of birth, and the quarter in which the birth occurred. Your ancestors story is the history of newtownards. A searchable index of all available birth records is available here. Mr mcknight was a married man in his 60s and was flying the aircraft which he coowned as part of a.
The committee, after consultation with medical advisers, club accounts, and in accordance with the recommendations of the u. Mount stewart has lots to offer the whole family, take a stroll around the lake, enjoy the ducks and swans there, explore the flowers, shrubs and many trees along the way, watch out for the red squirrels or attend. Newtownards is 21 mi from belfast intl airport belfast, uk. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Newtownards airport opened in august 1934 and until the construction of sydenham airport belfast harbour in march 1938 was served by uk scheduled internal passenger and mail flights. Belfast intl airport offers nonstop flights to 2 cities.
Newtownards ards visitor information centre, newtownards. Travel to northern ireland everything everywhere travel blog. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Newtownards to belfast aldergrove airport bfs 4 ways.
Egad is a local airfield in newtownards, county down, northern. The action stations book records that on one night at bishopscourt a. A few minutes walk along newtownards road, back towards the city centre, and you will come to the boundary brewing cooperative, a brewery owned by the people of belfast. Find all the transport options for your trip from newtownards to belfast city airport bhd right here. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in newtownards, county down on tripadvisor. There were 17,000 troops based in the belfast area at the time, and others were home on leave. The belfast and county down railway bcdr was an irish gauge 1,600 mm 5 ft 3 in railway in ireland later northern ireland linking belfast with county down.
We cant gurantee the accuracy andor they being up to date. The lough is an area of outstanding natural beauty, of special scientific interest and northern irelands first marine nature reserve. Past discoveries is a genealogical and family history research company offering a friendly and efficient service to those who wish to find out more about their family history. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. The airfield dates back to december 1933 when the 7th marquis of londonderry, himself an enthusiastic aviator and secretary of state for air from 1931 to 1932, announced that an aerodrome would be constructed on a fifty acre portion of his estate formerly a racecourse adjoining the comber road in newtownards. A history of newtownards paperback january 1, 1996 by trevor mccavery author 4. Military casualties must be added to these figures. Ards historical society a brief history of newtownards. Newtownards, locally known as ards, is a large town that lies at the northern tip of strangford lough. The ulster flying club offers the visiting pilot a friendly and relaxed airport to visit, the surrounding scenery is second to none.
Online catalogue airbritain books miles aircraft the postwar years reading and newtownards 19451948. It lies at the most northern tip of strangford lough, 10 miles 16 km east of belfast, on the ards peninsula. The aerodrome at newtownards opened as ards airport in 1934. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. You can also try a different route while coming back by adding multiple destinations. We had a guided tour of the house which was well done and very informative and then braved the rain and wind to walk around the beautiful gardens well worth. Aircraft arriving from west north will have to coordinate with aldergrove radar 128. Newtownards is a town, townland and civil parish in county down, northern ireland. Flying lessons and pleasure flights at ards airport in. Newtownards railway station was on the belfast and county down railway which ran from belfast to donaghadee in northern ireland history. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. The history of belfast, written in stone tom hartley.
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