VE Day celebrated in Whittlesey. Photo: Robert WindleVE Day celebrated in Whittlesey. Photo: Robert Windle
VE Day celebrated in Whittlesey. Photo: Robert Windle

VE Day: Families celebrate at home in Whittlesey

Families across Whittlesey celebrated VE Day in their homes on Friday.

With the coronavirus lockdown continuing, residents in the town sat in their gardens to toast 75 years since the Allied forces secured victory in Europe during the Second World War.

A wreath laying ceremony was also held at the war memorial during the day to commemorate those who lost their lives in the conflict.

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