On Tuesday, 8 May 1945, Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced that the war in Europe had come to an end, following Germany’s surrender the day before. Victory in Europe Day – or VE Day – was celebrated across the UK with street parties, bonfires, and church services.
Find out how VE Day was celebrated in Sherborne, including the first-ever joint dance between Sherborne Girls’ and Sherborne Boys’ Schools!
VE Day celebrations in Sherborne, 8 May 1945
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Posted 30 April 2025 by Sherborne School Archives.