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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 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 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 ...
It has also become a day to celebrate peace and reflect on the hardships of war. Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has said that VE Day - and the Allied victory - marks “one of our finest hours ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day falls on Thursday (May 8) but people are being encouraged to celebrate this Bank Holiday Monday (May 5), kicking off four days of commemoration.
BBC viewers fumed over the broadcaster's coverage of VE Day as they interviewed Ukrainian soldiers who were taking part in the procession along The Mall and dicussed the country's involvement in ...
This week marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day - and the United Kingdom is set to celebrate the important milestone in spectacular style. Thursday, May 8 marks Victory in Europe Day, also known as ...
The King will lead the nation in paying tribute to 'the greatest generation' as four days of celebration to mark VE Day 80th anniversary begin. In keeping with British tradition, there'll be pomp ...