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Today is the 80th anniversary of #VEDay, when we commemorate the end of World War II in Europe. On this day in 1945 it was “fine, windy, but sunny”, and the Cornish poet Jack Clemo wrote in his diary: “VE Day – at last!” 📷 EUL MS 68/PERS/2/8
May 8, 2025, 8:28 AM
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