We were due to gather together on Friday May 8th 2020 to commemorate the Victory in Europe in 1945. Those activities have had to be cancelled but here are some memories of previous celebrations in Stonehouse.
We only have one photograph of the V E Day celebrations in Stonehouse in May 1945. Thanks to Peggy Deuten for this one.
View Cyril Chandler’s 1945 films
Victory Parade 1945 in Stonehouse High Street
In April 1945 The Regent Players were fund raising for the Welcome Home Fund. There was to be a Grand Fete and Carnival on July 14th 1945.
Regent Players put on the play The Shining Hour at the Subscription Rooms. In aid of the Welcome Home Fund. April 1945
Regent Players put on the play The Shining Hour at the Subscription Rooms. In aid of the Welcome Home Fund. April 1945.
This photo is dated 1944 but it looks like people were anticipating victory even if they don’t look very happy! Thanks to the Town Council for this one.
Fete in Recreation Field 1944
May 8th 1985 Parade Service to commemorate 40 years of peace and V E day 1945. Thanks to June Sturm and the Town Council for these.
Front cover of booklet for the VE Day service at Ct Cyr’s Church May 8th 1945. Religious service with prayers, hymns and addresses. Coffee and biscuits afterwards at the Community Centre.
VE Day Parade May 8th 1985. Boys Brigade going past Police Station and old dairy. British Legion going down Regent Street
VE Day Parade May 8th 1985
V E Day Parade 1995. Thanks to Betty Sergeant for this one.
V E Day Parade 1995 – going past the Royal Arms
On July 10th 2005, Stonehouse joined in World War II Commemoration Day – celebrating the victory in Europe and Japan.
Scanned from Neighbourhood News.
Neighbourhood News August 2005 report on WW2 celebrations on July 10th 2005
Neighbourhood News August 2005 WW2 celebrations on July 10th 2005 photos
Neighbourhood News August 2005 report on WW2 celebrations on July 10th 2005 photos