Following a period of reflection and prayer at Ashfield District Council, a new commemorative flag has been raised outside the Urban Road council building to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Dayplaceholder image
Following a period of reflection and prayer at Ashfield District Council, a new commemorative flag has been raised outside the Urban Road council building to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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

By Phoebe Cox
Published 8th May 2025, 16:15 BST
Updated 9th May 2025, 10:12 BST

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?

The VE 80 peace party celebration and the Battle of Britain memorial flight flypast was held on Sutton Lawn and featured local schools performing wartime songs and dances on stage. Thousands of attendees gathered for the flypast, with some even dressing in 1940s-themed outfits.

17. 1940s

The VE 80 peace party celebration and the Battle of Britain memorial flight flypast was held on Sutton Lawn and featured local schools performing wartime songs and dances on stage. Thousands of attendees gathered for the flypast, with some even dressing in 1940s-themed outfits. Photo: Paul Horton

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Mansfield Old Town Hall.

18. Market Place

Mansfield Old Town Hall. Photo: Sue Joy Mitchell

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The flypast featured three passages over Sutton Lawn and Sutton areas.

19. VE day flypast

The flypast featured three passages over Sutton Lawn and Sutton areas. Photo: Paul Horton

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Nether Langwith Parish Council shared photos from the village's VE Day beacon lighting on the night of May 8.

20. Beacon lighting

Nether Langwith Parish Council shared photos from the village's VE Day beacon lighting on the night of May 8. Photo: Nether Langwith Parish Council

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