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Nantwich marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day in moving scenes

Nantwich marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day in moving scenes

Nantwich paid tribute to the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) with a moving ceremony held beside the War Memorial on the Town Square, writes Jonathan White.

VJ Day marks Japan’s surrender in 1945, bringing the Second World War to an end.

August 17, 2025
Nantwich to mark VJ 80 Day with events on August 15

Nantwich to mark VJ 80 Day with events on August 15

Nantwich is to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day next Friday August 15.

VJ 80 Day will be commemorated as it signifies the real end of the Second World War after Japan’s surrender on August 15, 1945.

August 6, 2025