The Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Hilary Fairclough, has spoken about this year’s 75th Anniversary of VE Day
In this video she pays tribute to the men and women who sacrificed their lives and served during the conflict whether in the armed forces or on the home front.
You can share your Second World War stories, family histories and messages of remembrance on social media using #VEDay75 #VEDayBolton
Council leader Cllr David Greenhalgh has encouraged people to help turn the borough red, white and blue.
He said: “We may be in lockdown, but we are a proud and patriotic nation, so let’s mark this great day by turning our borough red, white and blue.
You can also celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day online with Bolton Library and Museum Services.