Everything you need to know about the 80th anniversary VE Day celebrations at Shrewsbury Abbey
Shrewsbury Abbey is set to mark the end of World War II in Europe with a fantastic weekend of events this summer.
In preparation of its celebrations, which will be taking place at the end of May, two Second World War military vehicles were on display outside Abbey Church on Sunday (February 16).
Accompanying the vehicles, and to paint a true picture of 1945, different re-enactors in military uniform were present over the weekend.
They will also be present during the 80th anniversary concert on Saturday, May 31, which will feature Bill Basey Band and DJ Bertie Blighty and raise money for charities supported by Shropshire Rotary as well as Shrewsbury Abbey itself.
Taking place from 7pm to 10:30pm, there will be a licensed bar and coffee station for the concert-goers.
On Sunday, June 1, visitors can also expect a similar military vehicle display around the stunning grounds of Abbey Church, featuring jeep, tanks, military motorcycles and more.
Abbey Station in Shrewsbury, which has been acting as a railway museum in recent years but was formerly used as Air Raid Precautions (ARP) headquarters during the war, will be reopened on Sunday, too.
Find out more information and book tickets online via the official Shrewsbury Abbey website.
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