Giving a voice to wartime letters shared by BBC Radio listeners, the exhibition charts the journey from trepidation to jubilation, as six gruelling years of conflict come to an end. A selection of the correspondence shared with the BBC will be brought to life in the exhibition using recitals by family members or actors.
Local BBC radio want to hear from you. if you have letters from members of your family during the Second World War. Or if you were a child during this time, do you have letters you wrote yourself? You can submit your own letter to the project until Friday 28 March 2025.
The Year Was 1945, a series of exhibitions, events, services, talks and tours will open a window in time to 1945, sharing the stories of those who lived and served 80 years ago.
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