VE Day – 8 May 1945

Celebrating Victory in Europe Day

8 May 1945 marked the end of World War Two in Europe. The day was one of celebration in Britain and saw people coming together to enjoy the victory in streets up and down the country.

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VE Day

6 May 2020

"I remember dancing in the street with mum and dad"

As the nation looks to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday, we spoke to RAF veteran Reg Lawrence about what he remembers from the historic day. Just a teenager at the time, Reg would go on to serve in…

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VE Day

4 May 2020

"I had never seen so much food in all my life"

Warrant Officer Jack Watson will mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day quietly, remembering his comrades and the 'band of brothers' who saw him through 77 operations flying with Bomber Command during the Second World War…

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VE Day – 8 May 1945

Celebrating Victory in Europe Day

"I remember dancing in the street with mum and dad"

"I had never seen so much food in all my life"

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