Victory
in Europe Day (VE Day) commemorates 8 May 1945, the day on which World War II
in
Europe ended, when more than one million people in the United Kingdom celebrated.
In London, crowds massed in Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, where King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by Prime Minister Winston Churchill, appeared on the balcony of the palace before the cheering crowds.
The 70th anniversary was marked with three days of commemorations including parades, street parties, a service of thanksgiving and a concert in central London.
A toolkit was sent out to help Pubs be at the heart of the 75th Anniversary Celebrations
The toast to the heroes of WW2 at 3 pm on Friday 8th
of May is one of the few things that remain of the original plans. “To those
who gave so much, We thank You”
It had been hoped that Town Criers would unite at 7 pm on Friday 8th of May to make this cry for peace.
Oyez Oyez Oyez
Citizens, one and all,
Please join this cry for peace, that you
now hear from me.
Remember men & women, old & young, who died to make us free.
The women left at home did not just sit and wait.
They toiled in harsh conditions before dawn to very late.
Factories, farms, other essential jobs, the women were quick at learning.
They worked, some died, to keep the home fires burning.
As we remember this special day, do not forget
That every day someone needs your aid,
Do not put away your poppies, letting your memories fade.
Celebrate with the knowledge that VE Day is also a time to remember,
Beyond the solemn wreaths of the 11th of November.
Let’s thank all those who have gone before,
With their colours proudly unfurled.
Join us as united we say, “Peace to the world”.
God Save The Queen
Oyez is plural imperative of the Norman oyer, from French ouïr, "to hear". Oi is the singular imperative, so it is not as rude as your mother told you!
Pipe Major Roger Bayes of the City of Norwich Pipe Band has composed a march for the occasion.
A suitable certificate to present to everyone who contributed to victory in Europe has been created
The VE Day
celebrations were to be stage managed by Bruno Peek. This documents sets out
some of his past achievements
The debt we owe to the sacrifices made in the Second World War is summed up here:
