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VE and VJ 80th Anniversary Exhibition
Remembering the end of the Second World War with Hinckley & District Museum and Atkins Gallery.
2025 marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War, with Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8 May 1945 and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on 15 August 1945.
Hinckley & District Museum and Atkins Gallery are partnering up to create an exhibition in September to capture local people’s memories and family stories of VE and VJ Day, with a particular focus on VJ day, the sometimes-overlooked aspect of the Second World War.
Atkins Gallery is open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 . Additional evenings and weekend viewings will be added here and promoted on our social media.@atkinsbuilding
2025 marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War, with Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8 May 1945 and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on 15 August 1945.
Hinckley & District Museum and Atkins Gallery are partnering up to create an exhibition in September to capture local people’s memories and family stories of VE and VJ Day, with a particular focus on VJ day, the sometimes-overlooked aspect of the Second World War.
Atkins Gallery is open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 . Additional evenings and weekend viewings will be added here and promoted on our social media.@atkinsbuilding
Mon 8 Sep to Fri 12 Sep, Mon 15 Sep to Fri 19 Sep, Mon 22 Sep to Fri 26 Sep
Atkins Gallery
Atkins Building
Lower Bond Street
Leicestershire LE10 1QU
Free Entry, Atkins Gallery is open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
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