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More than 800 people pack town square for VE Day celebrations

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A smashing event saw more than 800 people attend the VE Day commemoration in Lynn’s King’s Staithe Square yesterday.An additional 200 young cadets started the evening by parading from the town hall, along the quayside and into the square.They were then inspected by the West Norfolk mayor, Cllr Paul Bland, along with other dignitaries. Entertainment was provided on stage by the Marham Military Wives Choir and Ashlea Lauren afterwards.The beacon and peace lamp were lit by the mayor at 9:30pm – the same time they were lit across the country.

Mayor Paul Bland lit the beacon at 9.30pm. Picture: Matthew Usher
Celebrating at King’s Staithe Square. Picture: Matthew Usher
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Lynn. Picture: Matthew Usher
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Lynn. Picture: Matthew Usher
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Lynn. Picture: Matthew Usher
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Lynn. Picture: Matthew Usher
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Lynn. Picture: Matthew Usher
Mayor Paul Bland marks the occasion at the Custom House. Picture: Matthew Usher
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Lynn. Picture: Matthew Usher
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Lynn. Picture: Matthew Usher
Celebrating at King’s Staithe Square. Picture: Matthew Usher
The Marham Military Wives Choir and Ashlea Lauren provided entertainment. Picture: Matthew Usher
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Lynn. Picture: Matthew Usher
Marham Military Wives Choir and Ashlea Lauren provided entertainment. Picture: Matthew Usher
More than 800 people celebrated the anniversary. Picture: Matthew Usher
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Lynn. Picture: Matthew Usher
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Lynn. Picture: Matthew Usher
Churchill in the flesh. Picture: Matthew Usher
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Lynn. Picture: Matthew Usher
Mayor Paul Bland arrives to mark the occasion. Picture: Matthew Usher
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Lynn. Picture: Matthew Usher


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