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Celebrating VE Day: Rare photographs of wartime filmmaking revealed by Historic England

From the role of Pinewood Studios in military filmmaking to the pioneering women of the WAAF, discover hidden pieces and perspectives of history

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King calls for renewed ‘commitment to peace’ in VE Day message

Charles says sacrifice of second world war heroes must not be in vain

The Guardian - UK

Archbishop calls for peace in Europe as King leads nation marking VE Day

Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, voiced his concerns about the state of the continent during a service at Westminster Abbey.

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Kate Middleton's VE Day outfit was a head-to-toe rewear featuring chic polka dots and trending toffee details

The Princess of Wales stepped out at Westminster Abbey for VE Day in a recycled polka dot midi

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D-Day veteran, 100, shares wartime memories at VE Day service

Peter Kent reflects on the horrors of Normandy as leaders and young people share tributes outside Westminster Abbey.

Evening Standard

Kate Middleton Brings Back a Diana-Coded Dotted Dress for VE Day Service

The Princess of Wales channeled her late mother-in-law.

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Veterans including couple married for 74 years guests of honour at VE Day party

Veterans and their families marked 80 years since VE Day at a tea party hosted by the Royal British Legion in Staffordshire on Thursday.

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Scotland marks VE Day amid warnings of rising global fascism

A GREEN MSP thanked veterans and called for a resistance to rising fascism and global violence in a speech as Scotland marks VE Day’s 80th…

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In Pictures: Nation gives thanks to veterans on the 80th anniversary of VE Day

On May 8 1945, the nation celebrated Victory in Europe, with church bells ringing out to mark the end of the Second World War.

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Nation falls silent on anniversary of VE Day to honour those who ‘gave so much’

Tributes were paid in the Scottish Parliament, while Scots observed a two-minute silence at noon.

Evening Standard

Archbishop warns ‘good’ that came after VE Day is now ‘under threat again’

Stephen Cottrell led a service of thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey on the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Evening Standard

How did London celebrate VE Day and the end of the Second World War in 1945?

Today will see military parades, tea parties, and church services, but how did Londoners celebrate VE Day in 1945?

Evening Standard

VE Day marked with events across Northern Ireland

Secretary of State Hilary Benn undertook a number of visits across the day.

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Why do we celebrate VE Day?

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer said on VE Day we ‘come together to celebrate those who fought for our freedom’

Evening Standard

VE Day: Starmer warns of Second World War parallels with 'hatred, tyranny and evil' of Putin's Ukraine war

The Prime Minister highlighted that war is raging again in Europe 80 years on since the Nazis were defeated

The Independent UK

VE Day - live: Royals attend service for 80th anniversary where bishop warns ‘good is under threat again’

VE day marks 80 years since Germany officially surrendered to the Allied powers, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe

The Independent UK

Veterans mark VE Day with swimathon covering 80 lengths weekly over two months

Veterans Lance Williams and Sheila Botley took on the challenge to raise money for the Swansea Veterans Hub.

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AVI-8 marks 80 years since VE Day with capsule watches collection

Six-piece watch collection from AVI-8 marks 80 years since the end of WWII in Europe

The Guardian - UK

Millions of the black and brown people who fought for Europe’s freedom didn’t get a VE Day

The heroism of soldiers from India, Africa and the Caribbean is too often airbrushed, as is the struggle of those who resisted colonial powers, says writer and sociology professor Gary Younge

The Guardian - UK

From apathy to celebration – how four people lived VE Day in 1945

While some were relishing their first hot meal after five years as PoW, others struggled to rejoice in celebrations

The Guardian - UK

Europe marks 80 years since VE day as continent faces new security realities

Events to take place against backdrop of Ukraine conflict, rises in defence spending and US foreign policy shift

Evening Standard

Nation to pay tribute to wartime heroes on 80th anniversary of VE Day

Events are taking place around the country to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Evening Standard

VE Day 80th anniversary: William and Kate among royals at Westminster Abbey service as national two minute silence held

Ten-year-old Alexander Churchill, the great-great-grandson of wartime prime minister Sir Winston Churchill, will light a candle of peace

The Independent UK

Westminster Abbey service to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Ten-year-old Alexander Churchill, the great-great-grandson of wartime prime minister Sir Winston Churchill, will light a candle of peace.

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