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This July, Bath proudly marks 80 years of its unique friendship with Alkmaar, Netherlands, with a special week of celebrations from Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11. The events honour an enduring bond formed in the aftermath … Read More
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Nestled in the tranquil woodlands near Bridgetown on Exmoor lies a site that once held a grim secret—a wartime tragedy lost in time. For over 80 years, the peaceful mossy slopes and bird songs masked the wreckage of a Short … Read More
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Peter Wellman, the last known resident of Tyneham—the World War II ghost village in Dorset—has passed away at the age of 100. Born in Tyneham in 1924, Peter made a heartfelt return to his childhood village last year, … Read More
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On the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, schools across Somerset offered a heartfelt tribute by stepping back in time to honor this significant moment in history. Pupils and staff immersed themselves in a … Read More
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As the nation commemorates 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, Goodson Lodge care home in Trowbridge honors one of its most inspiring residents, 103-year-old Alice Moody. Born in Bermondsey, London, in July 1921, Alice was … Read More
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Eighty years ago today, the streets of Bath came alive with jubilant celebrations marking Victory in Europe (V-E) Day, and a single iconic photograph perfectly captures the joy and unity of the moment. The photo features a … Read More
