Bonnybridge community unites to celebrate VE Day 80 in 27 pictures

Twenty-four pictures of Boston-area marking 80th anniversary of VE Day

Commemorations have taken place across the Boston area to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

Bonnybridge community unites to celebrate VE Day 80 in 27 pictures

The Bonnybridge community came together on Thursday evening to celebrate and commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Veterans honoured as wartime memories shared in Pembroke Dock

Book launch and military tributes mark special anniversary FOUR World War II veterans were honoured at a special event to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day at the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, where a new book chronicling their wartime memories was officially launched. The veterans—Tony Bird (Fleet Air Arm and Royal Navy) from Freshwater East, Idwal Davies (Queen’s Own Hussars) from Llanelli, Duncan Hilling (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) from Saunde…

IN PICTURES – Droitwich’s VE Day 80 exhibition hailed a great success as hundreds flock to see it

THE TEMPORARY exhibition at Droitwich's Heritage and Information Centre attracted more than 350 visitors. Droitwich in War featured personal letters, photographs and local artefacts - all which told a story of resilience, sacrifice and everyday life during extraordinary times. The display was part of the VE Day 80 celebrations in Droitwich which took place last Thursday and the exhibition is on until tomorrow. Heritage manager Rebecca Butler sai…

Warwickshire village holds special event as part of VE Day 80 commemorations

Villagers in Harbury have paid tribute to fallen soldiers from the Second World War during a special event.