Hull History Centre are hosting screenings of Hull’s Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations next month.
Thursday 8 May marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
To celebrate this momentous anniversary, Hull History Centre will be hosting a free event on Saturday 3 May.
There will be screenings of archival footage showing the people of Hull celebrating VE Day in May 1945, and a display of original historical documents selected from the History Centre collections.
It’s taking place at the Hull History Centre on Saturday 3 May 2025, with screenings at 10.00am, 12.00pm and 2.00pm.
The city’s experience during the Second World War is the defining episode in Hull’s history in the 20th century and remains a popular research topic for the people of Hull.
This is an important anniversary provides an important opportunity to encourage understanding of Hull’s experience during the Second World War, with the help of visual and documentary resources.
The film Hull Victory Celebrations was acquired from the Yorkshire Film Archive.
Martin Taylor, the City Archivist at Hull History Centre, said: “Hull’s experiences in the Second World War transformed the city physically but also the way it is viewed by its citizens. The commentary on the film says that Hull was the heaviest bombed city in the British Empire after Malta. VE Day came as a huge relief, an opportunity for celebration but also reflection and mourning, The film of Hull’s victory celebrations gives a brilliant insight into what it was like in the city on that memorable day.”
The screenings are free with no booking required. People of all ages are welcome.
Visit www.hullhistorycentre.org.uk to find out more about the Hull History Centre and their upcoming events.
