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Even on the day ... VE Day hair slide was a shilling. That’s if you could get your hands on one. Supplies were running out and queues –that wartime curse – forming. And not just for ...
The community has come out in force for the VE Day celebrations. We couldn't have asked for a better turnout. Hazel Powell, Jan Bowmen, Jacqui Evans, Sue Billingham, Lynne Tandy with Julie Manser.
The country is preparing to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. It marks the day that Germany surrendered during World War II. But how can you follow the coverage on TV? The BBC has ...
The 80th anniversary of VE Day will be celebrated today with a string ... Tommyfield Market was also decorated up with bunting for the occasion. While most soldiers, sailors and airmen who fought ...
A photograph of a VE Day street party snapped eight decades ago has been recreated on the same spot by local residents. On 8 May 1945, Britain rejoiced when Germany surrendered, bringing to an end ...
Image: Children wave flags from the ruins of their homes in Battersea, south London, as they celebrate VE Day in 1945. Pic: PA Image: Families fly flags and bunting in the street on VE Day in 1945.
THE bunting is out, the cakes are piled high, the fizz is flowing and the dancing is in full swing. VE Day was a party like no other - and we’re still celebrating. Today is the 80th anniversary ...
BBC Breakfast's coverage of VE Day festivities was met with criticism from some viewers who were less than impressed as they tuned in ahead of the Royal appearance on Monday. As commemoration for ...
The late monarch once called May 8, 1945, "one of the most memorable nights of my life" Stephanie Petit is a Royals Editor, Writer and Reporter at PEOPLE. Queen Elizabeth's remarks about VE Day ...
There are acts of remembrance that shouldn’t be controversial but for various reasons — some understandable, others manufactured — continue to make headlines. Events took place over the last ...
The Prince and Princess of Wales were among the senior royals to join the King and Queen to kick off VE Day commemorations ... the Marble Hall decorated in bunting made from recycled fabrics ...