US EditionVE Day 2025: Poignant handwritten 1945 VE Day sermon discovered after lying untouched in draw for 80 years
- On May 8, 1945, the United Kingdom and Allied nations celebrated VE Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe with nationwide festivities in cities including Grimsby and Cleethorpes.
- The victory celebrations followed official announcements by Winston Churchill at 3pm and simultaneous broadcasts in Washington and Moscow, proclaiming Nazi Germany's surrender.
- Communities held street parties, decorated homes and public buildings, lit bonfires, and attended church services while families rejoiced over the release of prisoners of war such as Warrant Officer Douglas Perritt and Fusilier Norman Burnett.
- Reflecting on the day, witnesses described a powerful atmosphere of relief, freedom, and unity, with one recalling the “electric buzz” and crowds singing and dancing late into the night.
- The 80th anniversary in 2025 invites national reflection on the sacrifices made and the enduring debt owed to those who secured peace, underscoring a continued commitment to remember and honor their legacy.
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VE Day 2025: Poignant handwritten 1945 VE Day sermon discovered after lying untouched in drawer for 80 years
Watch Reverend Francis Richards’ daughter Jane Richards read from his 1945 VE Day sermon for the first time since it was heard in his church 80 years ago.
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VE Day 2025: Poignant handwritten 1945 VE Day sermon discovered after lying untouched in draw for 80 years
Watch Reverend Francis Richards’ daughter Jane Richards read from his 1945 VE Day sermon for the first time since it was heard in his church 80 years ago.
Three remarkable women share their memories of VE Day 80 years on
AS news broke that peace had been declared on May 8, 1945, the people of Britain spontaneously took to the streets for the biggest party the country had ever seen. And on Thursday, we will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, when Nazi Germany formally surrendered. AlamyJubilant Brits celebrate in the streets on VE Day in 1945[/caption] In a radio broadcast, then PM Winston Churchill said: “We may allow ourselves a brief period of rejoicing.” Th…
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