Remembering VE Day 80 years on
By Andy Hubbert
Published 12th May 2025, 14:38 BST
Market Rasen and Caistor communities both commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day last Thursday (May 8) with special events.
Market Rasen Town Council hosted a special VE Day 80th event in the Market Place.
Meanwhile, to commemorate VE Day in Caistor, there was a mid-day proclamation by Town Crier William Smith in the market place.
Later, in the evening from about 9pm, the community met in South Street park to light the beacon as part of the nationwide lights of peace event.
David & Lewis King (twins) were present around the Cenotaph 80 years ago aged 14 for the celebrations, and have never missed remembrance days since. Lewis is head of the local British legion branch.