SALISBURY is set to celebrate 80 years since the end of the Second World War next week.
Members of the Royal British Legion and Salisbury City Council are hosting the 80th anniversary event of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) at 5.30pm next Thursday (May 8) on the Guildhall Square.
The Salisbury RBL band will be on hand to provide music, which will be followed by the VE80 Proclamation at Salisbury’s War Memorial at 6pm, delivered by the Town Crier.
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A short Act of Remembrance will then follow.
A Salisbury City Council spokesperson said: “The short service will provide an opportunity for everyone to pause for a moment and reflect on the many millions of people who died during this conflict, as well as pay tribute to those who fought and died for the freedom we all enjoy today.
“The bells of St Thomas’ church will ring out afterwards, joining other churches and cathedrals in celebration of the end of this terrible conflict in Europe.”
Thanks to RBL and SCC for arranging this.