VE Day marked in the rain in King's Lynn

The 76th anniversary of VE Day was marked by a short service in Tower Gardens, King's Lynn on Saturday (8 May).

Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, Cllr Geoff Hipperson, arrived at the war memorial at 10:50am and made his opening remarks. This was followed by a short service of commemoration in recognition of the 76th anniversary of VE Day, led by the Mayor's chaplain, Rev Canon Fr Adrian Ling, parish priest of All Saints Church.

The Mayor also lay a wreath on behalf of the borough followed by a representative from the Royal British Legion.

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