A black and white photograph of Leeds Civic Hall lit up on VJ Day (15 Aug 1945)
Leeds Museums and Galleries
Thu 14 Aug 2025
Throwback Thursday: Remembering 1945
Discussion
Heritage
Adults only
Event organiser:
Abbey House Museum

Join us for a look back at the end of the Second World War 80 years ago this year, with a particular focus on VJ Day (15 Aug 1945) but also looking at VE Day (8 May 1945). 

We welcome any reminiscences you are happy to share with us, or memories relating to the end of conflict that have been told to you by parents or grandparents. 

Tea and coffee provided, and adults of all ages welcome.

Abbey House Museum

Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH
United Kingdom

53.823172, -1.606245

Date
Thu 14 Aug 2025
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Thu 14 Aug 2025
14:00:00 - 16:00:00

Ticket price

Free

Just turn up.

Accessibility
Buggy friendly
Wheelchair access

Abbey House Museum

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