80th anniversary: Fantastic photos capture VE day 2025 across Mansfield and Ashfield

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, people in Mansfield and Ashfield celebrated this historic occasion in various ways.

VE day, or Victory in Europe Day, marks the formal surrender of Nazi Germany, officially ending the war in Europe on May 8, 1945.

The year 2025 celebrates the day’s 80th anniversary.

Community members have commemorated the day through events, moments of silence, and even dressing up.

Take a look at our photo article below. Are you featured in it?

13. Ashfield

Asda Community supported events at Redcliffe Street and Modwens Court. Photo: Asda (Sutton in Ashfield)

Ariella-Jae, aged seven, dressed as an evacuee for her wartime history project at school, commemorating VE day. Photo: Sarah-Jane Wardle

Paul Townsend captured this tribute in Langwith for the 80th anniversary of VE day. Photo: Paul Townsend

Sue Joy Mitchell shared this lovely photo with your Chad taken at the Mansfield bus station. Photo: Sue Joy Mitchell