VE Day 80th anniversary – we want to hear your stories

26 June 2024

Women's Land Army during World War II

Photograph: De Luan / Alamy 

On 8 May 2025, the UK will celebrate 80 years since VE (Victory in Europe) Day which saw Britain and its Allies formally accept Germany’s unconditional surrender, marking an end to World War II in Europe.

We want to hear your stories to be included in a feature next year on the crucial role farmers played during the war.

Whatever impact this pivotal moment in time had on your farming family, we'd love to hear from you. Fill in our form below and a member of our editorial team will be in touch.

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