Half of Britons 'would not fight for their country under any circumstances today'

found 2025 › May › 03 (Sat) @ 22:10 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Anyone out in central London early yesterday morning got an exclusive look at the pageantry of the Armed Forces as bands rehearsed for this week's VE Day procession.

VE-ry prepared! Military units parade through central London in dead of night to make sure they are ready for next week's VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations

found 2025 › May › 03 (Sat) @ 14:45 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Military bands and units have paraded through central London overnight in a dress rehearsal for next week's VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations.

101-year-old WW2 codebreakers reunite for VE Day

found 2025 › May › 03 (Sat) @ 14:45 UTC

a story from BBC › BBC News

The two women from south Wales relocated to London during the war to work at Bletchley Park.

Red Arrows, royals and street parties: What to look out for on VE Day at 80

found 2025 › May › 03 (Sat) @ 00:15 UTC

a story from BBC › BBC News

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A guide to the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of VE day.

He led us through the darkest days. Little wonder my grandfather Winston Churchill ensured Britain stocked up on beer and bunting on VE Day, writes NICHOLAS SOAMES

found 2025 › May › 02 (Fri) @ 23:25 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

On the day before peace in Europe was announced, my grandfather Winston Churchill sent an urgent communique where he warned, that London must not run out of beer.

From raucous street celebrations to those waiting to hear if loved ones had survived - the story of VE Day through the eyes of ordinary Britons

found 2025 › Apr › 30 (Wed) @ 23:25 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

On the morning of Monday, May 7, 1945, a young clerk from Grays, Essex, left home with an unusual goodbye to her family: 'See you after the war!'

VE Day 80 years on: share your photos and memories

found 2025 › Apr › 30 (Wed) @ 14:25 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

If you or your family have memories, pictures and letters from VE Day, we would like to hear from you

On 8 May 1945 the second world war in Europe came to an end. , Though it was a day for celebration…

Keir Starmer backs campaign for £1.5million memorial to 'Forces Sweetheart' Dame Vera Lynn by the White Cliffs of Dover ahead of VE Day

found 2025 › Apr › 30 (Wed) @ 14:25 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

A campaign is underway for a likeness of the wartime singer to be created and placed near the White Cliffs of Dover, which inspired one of her biggest hits.

ROBERT HARDMAN: In time for VE Day's 80th anniversary, a red teardrop of poppies bursts from the Tower of London again

found 2025 › Apr › 30 (Wed) @ 14:25 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

More than a decade after bringing much of London to a standstill, one of Britain's best-loved artistic displays has returned to its spiritual home.

A former Army Captain implores: It's time for our brave service men and women to once again proudly wear their uniforms in public EVERY DAY

found 2025 › Apr › 27 (Sun) @ 02:05 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

On May 8 and in the days before, millions of Britons will celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking perhaps the greatest moment in our nation's history.