Basingstoke is preparing for a major commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, scheduled for the weekend of May 10-11, 2025.
The two-day event, themed around reflection and celebration, will honour the sacrifices of those who lived and served during World War II, both at home and abroad.
A central feature of the weekend will be a 'Memory Wall', where residents are encouraged to contribute photographs, letters, and diary entries of family members who served during the war.
The wall aims to be both a tribute to the "Greatest Generation" and an educational project, offering event-goers a personal connection to the past.
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The weekend will also feature guest speakers, including a survivor of the London Blitz who will share their memories of VE Day in 1945.
In addition to the Memory Wall and speakers, attendees can enjoy a packed programme of music, dance, and displays celebrating the spirit of the era.
More details about the event will be released in the coming months.
For those interested in contributing to the Memory Wall, further information is available by contacting milestones.museum@hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
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