VE Day 75th Anniversary

"Lest we forget"

Friday 8th May 2020

The Royal British Legion calls on the nation to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day from home. Join us on Friday 8 May as we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the entire Second World War generation, from British, Commonwealth and Allied Forces to evacuees and those who served on the home front. As we face some of the most challenging times since the end of the Second World War, now more than ever it is important to unite in recognition of service to the nation, just as communities did 75 years ago.
There are many parallels between the struggles of the Second World War and what we are going through today. We look to our Second World War generation to learn from their experiences, and we continue our work to protect them from the threat we currently face.
With members of the public unable to attend VE Day 75 events, The Royal British Legion is playing a central role in the delivery of a range of remote activity.
Copy above taken from britishlegion.org.uk

Further information about the day

Please have a look at the British Legion website for the entire schedule of the day and links to other resources.
​The Royal British Legion

Teaching Resources

Understanding our shared heritage of Remembrance helps bring communities together, and ensures that we recognise the service and sacrifice of past and present generations.
The Royal British Legion have partnered with the National Literacy Trust to create a series of free, downloadable lesson plans and assemblies aimed at Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 that can be used to explain to children of different ages and backgrounds why, how and who we Remember.
​Teaching resources​

History in the making

Please remember to take lots of pictures and video of your celebrations and share them with us for our 'Making History' pages.