A ceremony was held in Market Harborough at the moment to commemorate the anniversary of VE Day.
Representatives from the Royal British Legion, different companies organisations and Leicestershire Police gathered on The Sq. at 11am, to mark the day 79 12 months in the past when World Conflict II formally resulted in Europe, often called Victory in Europe Day.
Pat Middleton was a Wren throughout the conflict and is secretary of Market Harborough Naval Affiliation.
She advised HFM why it is crucial the anniversary is marked:
VE Day wreath laying ceremony on the Sq. in Market Harborough.
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VE Day wreath laying ceremony on the Sq. in Market Harborough.
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Wreaths will likely be laid on the Conflict Memorial throughout the occasion and a second of silence noticed the bear in mind lives misplaced throughout the battle.
Stewart Harrison, chairman of the Market Harborough department of the RBL led the ceremony:
VE Day wreath laying ceremony on the Sq. in Market Harborough.
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VE Day wreath laying ceremony on the Sq. in Market Harborough.
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