How VE Day Was Celebrated in Gloucester: Street Parties and a Heartfelt 'Thank God' Thursday, May 8, 2025 veday gloucester wwii celebration commemoration streetparty remembrance victory community history On VE Day, Gloucester came alive with vibrant street parties that brought the community together in a spirited celebration of peace and victory. Streets were adorned with decorations, and residents gathered in large numbers, … Read More
BBC The Repair Shop Expert Faces ‘Tough’ Fix on Cherished WWII Clock Wednesday, May 7, 2025 repair restoration antiques clock therepairshop stevefletcher fredfletcher heritage wwii sentiment In a moving episode of BBC’s The Repair Shop aired during the VE Day special, viewers witnessed a heartfelt restoration that bridged history and personal memory. John Holloway, a 101-year-old Royal Navy veteran who served as … Read More
Declassified: GCHQ Reveals Spy Chatter on VE Day Monday, May 5, 2025 gchq ve day wwii declassified intelligence documents historical announcements spies communications Declassified documents from the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) have offered a firsthand glimpse into the pivotal role played by the intelligence agency in the announcement of VE Day, marking the end of World … Read More