10 November 2006

As Remembrance Day approaches, the Northern Ireland Museums Council has launched a new website to highlight the country's role in World War II.

Including letters, documents and personal accounts, the new website will feature events which took place in the country, such as the Belfast Blitz and rationing.

Additionally, learning packages for schools will be available, with subjects such as the effect of the war on women and how the Holocaust affected Northern Ireland.

Shan McAnena, acting chair of the Northern Ireland Museums Council, told the Belfast Telegraph: "This website provides access to rich collections that are the lifeblood of more than 20 museums here, both small and large, and the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland."

She adds that the portal will allow Internet users to discover what events took place in their "immediate surroundings" and plan trips to museums and record offices.

Remembrance Day events will be held throughout Northern Ireland, with services to respect the Ulster Division, the Belfast Telegraph reports.

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