Wartime airfield plaque to be unveiled at village's VE Day event

Wartime airfield plaque to be unveiled at village's VE Day event

A new plaque dedicated to commemorate a wartime airfield in a village near Sleaford is to be unveiled to kick off VE Day celebrations.

The Huddersfield village nearly wiped out months before VE day

A huge blast damaged more than 100 properties and people were thrown from their beds

Peace and Victory: How VE-Day was celebrated in Kingston

image002.jpgHow was VE (Victory in Europe) Day celebrated in Kingston during May in 1945? As we recall the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, it is fascinating to revisit descriptions of the original events. In reality, there were two full days of celebrations (8-9 May), with many people determined to enjoy every moment of the 48 hours of festivities, parties and merriment. The official announcement made by Churchill’s wartime government in late April …

Best "Light" World War II board games to commemorate the 80th VE Day – Big Boss Battle (B3)

This list of five WW2 board games serves as a great list for games to educate and discuss VE Day with, should you need that.

VE Day at 80: Coal Region Stories of WWII Sacrifice and Victory

As we mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) this month, we reflect on the moment fascism fell across Europe. Final victory over Nazi Germany was secured on May 8, 1945. This pivotal milestone ended a brutal conflict that defined generations, as millions celebrated Nazi Germany’s defeat and honored those who sacrificed for peace. From home-front efforts in Pennsylvania’s Coal Region to the harrowing experiences of local sold…

Commemorative plaque for Denis Law

Commemorative plaque for Denis Law News Image kaallan Wed, 07/05/2025 - 11:52 am Scotland’s only winner of the prestigious footballing award Ballon d'Or Denis Law is to be honoured with a commemorative plaque in the area he grew up in Aberdeen.Denis Law CBE was born on 24 February 1940 and raised in the Printfield area of Aberdeen, attending the former Powis Academy before moving to England to play for Huddersfield when he was 16. He went on to…