8 May 2025

Celebrating VE Day with Glasgow Life

A large group of people cheering at a VE Day celebration event in a community centre. Some people are sitting at long tables, others are standing behind with their arms in the air. There are Union Jack flags decorating the hall.

Thursday 8 May 2025 commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day).

To mark the occasion, colleagues from across our Glasgow Life Libraries and Communities teams hosted a series of special celebration events. Local residents shared stories and enjoyed some music, singing, dancing and a delicious afternoon tea at our community centres.

Many of our libraries also created special VE Day-themed displays to showcase local history and tales from WW2.

Castlemilk

Bridgeton

Shettleston

Netherton

Pollock

Maryhill

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Celebrating VE Day with Glasgow Life

A selection of images from the celebrations

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