VE Day 80 1945 to 2025
Thursday 8 May 2025 marks 80 years since VE (Victory in Europe) Day when the Second World War came to an end in Europe.
The long anticipated news resulted in spontaneous celebrations breaking out across the nation. A national holiday was declared and people from all walks of life came together to mark the moment.
The war in the East did not end until 15 August 1945, when Japan surrendered. The day was celebrated across the world as 'Victory over Japan'.
The 80th anniversary of VE Day is a time for a nation to come together to learn about the stories of those that served and the VE Day generation, from the servicemen who fought, to children who were evacuated, and women on the home front
Marking this significant anniversary, VE Day 80 events and activity will be taking place across the country.
There are many ways you can get involved and we would love to hear from you.
If you have stories passed down from friends or relatives about the celebrations that took place on the day 80 years ago please get in touch.
Are you planning a community event, or involved with creating VE Day themed postbox toppers, joining local singing or bell ringing groups to commemorate the day? Please do share your photos and details.
Email us at veday@telford.gov.uk.
