Finally, after six long, dark and weary years, Britain could rejoice. It was May 8, 1945 and on what became known as VE Day marking the end of the Second World War, 10,000 people gathered to ...

VE Day - or Victory in Europe Day - commemorates the surrender of Nazi Germany in World War Two in 1945. Held on May 8th, commemorations honouring war veterans are held across the UK. 2020 was the ...

One stumbling block was if VE Day fell on a Friday. Ministers were concerned food distribution would be thrown into disarray and the elderly would be unable to draw their pensions. In the end ...