Alderney marks 80th anniversary of Liberation Day
A living history group marched through the town to mark the occasion
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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 on the anniversary of liberation on 16 May.
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.
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.
- Image source, Lucie Stribrska
Image caption, The Force 135 living history group were at the heart of the day
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- Published9 May
