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Yahoo
24-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Alderney marks 80th anniversary of Liberation Day
A day of remembrance and celebrations has been held in Alderney to mark the 80th anniversary of when the island was liberated from Nazi German occupation at the end of Word War Two. Held at the harbour and conducted by the Reverend David Knight, a morning service saw the police, RNLI and other emergency services come together with islanders. It was followed by a parade, performed by the Force 135 living history group, through the town to Royal Connaught Square before an address was delivered by President of the States William Tate. In his speech, he paid tribute to the islanders who had returned to Alderney several months after liberation. More news stories for Guernsey Listen to the latest news for Guernsey He praised them for rebuilding their homes and re-establishing their constitution. The raising of the Union flag then followed along with the singing of the national anthem. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Liberation Day 2025 marked in Guernsey and Jersey Flypasts, parades and parties mark Liberation Day States of Alderney
BBC News
24-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Alderney marks 80th anniversary of Liberation Day
A day of remembrance and celebrations has been held in Alderney to mark the 80th anniversary of when the island was liberated from Nazi German occupation at the end of Word War at the harbour and conducted by the Reverend David Knight, a morning service saw the police, RNLI and other emergency services come together with islanders. It was followed by a parade, performed by the Force 135 living history group, through the town to Royal Connaught Square before an address was delivered by President of the States William his speech, he paid tribute to the islanders who had returned to Alderney several months after liberation. He praised them for rebuilding their homes and re-establishing their constitution. The raising of the Union flag then followed along with the singing of the national anthem.
