Market Rasen's VE Day event.

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VE Day event held in town market place

By Andy Hubbert

Editor

Published 12th May 2025, 15:50 BST

Market Rasen 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.

There was music, 1940s costume and lamps of peace were lit as part of the national event to mark the milestone.

Market Rasen market place on VE Day.

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Market Rasen market place on VE Day. Photo: AH

Pets got in on the act.

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Pets got in on the act. Photo: ugc

The lamps of peace.

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The lamps of peace. Photo: ugc

The lamps of peace event.

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The lamps of peace event. Photo: ugc