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VE Day

I met Harry Patch, 'The Last Tommy,' the sole survivor of the horrors of the World War One battlefields, several times
Clinton Rogers

Column: Have we forgotten the lessons of history?

Ilminster, Chard and Hatch Beauchamp C of E Primary School VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations. Ilminster, Chard and Hatch Beauchamp C of E Primary School VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations.
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VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations in South Somerset 2025

Looking back: How Chard, Ilminster and surrounding areas celebrated VE Day in 1945. Looking back: How Chard, Ilminster and surrounding areas celebrated VE Day in 1945.
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Bells, flags, bonfires and cows: How South Somerset celebrated VE Day in 1945

The mayor encouraged the community to participate in the parade, which last year included St George, his maiden on horseback, and dragons made by locals The mayor encouraged the community to participate in the parade, which last year included St George, his maiden on horseback, and dragons made by locals
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Chard Town Council announce events for St George's Day and VE Day

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