VE80 - Events commemorating the end of WW2 in Europe

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9th April 2025

Exhibitions, Talks and a community programme

VE80 Programme at the Museum

Exhibition: Victory 80: The Royal Warwickshire Regiment and the End of World War Two

8th May – 22nd July, 2025

A new temporary exhibition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day invites you to explore the incredible final days of World War 2 in Europe.

Witness the role of Royal Warwickshire Regiment in the last crucial stages of the War, while learning about key figures and...

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