The bunting is up and the table has been set for their party which is reflective of a typical VE Day celebration held in the UK in 1945.
Whilst VE Day was a joyous occasion for many, for others, the arrival of VE Day was bittersweet. Real life memories, along with interesting facts are used throughout the exhibition to paint a vivid picture of the mixed emotions experienced at the time.
VE Day Street Party at Cherry Tree Road forms part of the Arboretum’s The Year Was 1945 programme, a series of exhibitions, events, services, talks and tours that mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War.
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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