Wreath-laying service commemorates the VE Day anniversary in Harborough

A two-minute silence was observed in the Square.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th May 2023, 15:51 BST
Updated 15th May 2023, 15:51 BST
Pat Middleton on behalf of the WRENS during the wreath laying on VE Day. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTERPat Middleton on behalf of the WRENS during the wreath laying on VE Day. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER
Pat Middleton on behalf of the WRENS during the wreath laying on VE Day. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

The community gathered in Harborough for a wreath-laying service to mark VE Day.

Members of the Royal British Legion and Royal Naval Association observed a two minute’s silence in the Square on Monday.

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The group then laid wreaths on the war memorial to commemorate the end of World War II on May 8 1945, when Germany officially surrendered.

Communities across the nation came together to celebrate the end of the European conflict while others were left bereft and in mourning.

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