Category Archives: VE Day

We’ll Meet Again

Recently referenced by HM the Queen in her address to the nation, Vera Lynn’s famous song came to define the spirit of wartime after it was released in 1939. From 8pm this evening, BBC One will broadcast ‘VE Day 75: The People’s Celebration’. Presented by Sophie Raworth, it will feature a range of entertainers includingContinue reading “We’ll Meet Again”

VE Day in Plymouth Pictures

The Box, Plymouth The Box | Tavistock Place | Plymouth | Devon PL4 8AX 01752 304774 Email Facebook Twitter VE Day, on 8 May 1945, was a true moment in history. For many, it meant the end to a global conflict that had taken millions of lives and torn apart cities, communities and homes.  AlthoughContinue reading “VE Day in Plymouth Pictures”

Celebrate VE Day 75 at Home

With large commemoration events across the country cancelled due to coronavirus, Plymouth City Council is encouraging people to commemorate this significant anniversary at home instead.  It’s a chance for us all to give thanks to and remember those who lost their lives during the war, and to reflect on the past. Plymouth was heavily damagedContinue reading “Celebrate VE Day 75 at Home”

VE75 Commonwealth War Graves Commission Wall of Remembrance

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission Twitter Facebook Youtube The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) has launched an online Wall of Remembrance to pay tribute to those who served in the World Wars, to encourage the public to make their own VE Day tribute from their homes. On 8 May 1945, Nazi Germany formally surrendered, ending theContinue reading “VE75 Commonwealth War Graves Commission Wall of Remembrance”