Tutbury Remembers – VJ75
Today, 15th August 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the day Japan surrendered bringing WWII to an end and we remember all those who died in the “forgotten war”
9:30 am – BBC1 – VJ Day 75 – The Nation Remembers – from the national Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas (a ticket only event) –
11:00 am – Two Minute Silence
8:30 pm – VJ Day 75 – the Nation’s Tribute from Horse Guards Parade
15th August is also Tutbury Day – the 931st anniversary of the Consecration of St. Mary’s Priory Church Tutbury in 1089, on the Feast of Assumption of Mary the Virgin
