Commemoration & Legacy
After the war was over, it was vital to commemorate those that were lost or played an important role during the Second World War so their memory and accomplishments were not forgotten.
Learn about how the end of the conflict in Europe was celebrated in Britain on 8th May 1945 and commemorated today
Read about the amazing people commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Our ‘VE Day in Britain’ resource was created with assistance from writer, Kevin Telfer
To learn more, take a look at Kevin’s book ‘The Summer of ’45: Stories and Voices from VE Day to VJ Day’