VE day 40th anniversary commemorated

Title

VE day 40th anniversary commemorated

Genre

Speech; Tribute; Music; Special

TX Date

8 May 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:23:08

Description

Memorial service from Westminster Abbey to commemorate VE day. Broadcast for 40th anniversary of VE day. Includes readings, Lord’s Prayer, hymns, music and church bells. Speakers not identified. Breaks in recording.

Contributors

None Identified

Keywords

Second World War (1939-1945); Westminster Abbey; VE day; War casualties; Commemorative events; Church services; Anniversaries; Veterans (Armed Forces)

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