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VE Day 8th May 2020 will be 75 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the war in Europe. Years of war and destruction had come to an end and millions of people took to the streets and pubs to celebrate peace, mourn their loved ones and to hope for the future, but they could not forget those still in conflict until 15th August when it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II.

The 75th anniversary will provide our nation, and our friends around the world, with an opportunity to reflect on the enormous sacrifice, courage and determination of people from all walks of life who saw us through this dark and terrifying period. It will be an opportunity for us all to remember the enormous sacrifices that were made at home and abroad and to joyously celebrate as people did 75 years ago, the arrival of peace in Europe.

The Queen’s message will be broadcast on BBC One at 9pm on VE Day, 8 May, the same hour as her father, King George VI, made his radio address marking victory in Europe after what he called “nearly six years of suffering and peril”.

Sadly the Coronavirus has stopped public celebrations but visit our Blog for 10 ways to celebrate safe at home https://www.visitnewquay.org/ideas-and-inspiration/visit-newquay-blog/2020/4/29/10-ways-to-celebrate-ve-day-75-safe-at-home-a2579