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

Updated07 April 2025

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 on the crucial role farmers played during the war to keep the nation fed.

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.

Please include any images which you'd be happy for us to include in print and online.

Alternatively, you can email editorial@nfu.org.uk to tell us your story.

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Please give a brief description of your story. 300 words max.

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This page was first published on 26 June 2024. It was updated on 07 April 2025.

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