Residents in Clacton-on-Sea are invited to attend a commemorative service on Friday, 8 May 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. The event, which honours those who served during the Second World War, will take place at the Clacton War Memorial starting at 11am.
The service is being hosted by the Tendring District Council in partnership with the Clacton branch of the Royal British Legion. The commemoration will be led by Reverend David Lower, and a reading will be delivered by the Chairman of the district council, Bill Davidson.
The memorial is located within the historic Memorial Gardens on Marine Parade West. This site serves as a place of remembrance for 216 First World War names, 145 Second World War service personnel, and 21 Second World War civilians. Members of the public who wish to find further information regarding the service can visit the council website.
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