Marking the 80th Anniversary of VE Day in Islington

Seward Street in Islington (photo credit: Local History Centre)

Beacon Lighting

Join the Mayor of Islington to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day! 

Guests are invited to assemble at Dartmouth Park from 9.00pm using the gates on Bickerton Road and Dartmouth Park Hill.  

A brief ceremony will begin at approximately 9.20pm, with the beacon lighting taking place at 9.30pm. 

Access and facilities: Please note that benches will be available on site on a first come, first served basis. There are no toilets on site. Guests are advised to dress suitably for the weather. 

Transport: TfL Buses 4, C11, 134, 390 all run locally. Archway (Northern line) is approx. 10 min walk and Upper Holloway (Suffragette line, Overground) is approx. 15 min walk from the park. Parking can be found on Bickerton Road, Dartmouth Park Hill and Junction Road. 

This event is open to any members of the public who would like to attend. 

Share your memories from 1945

Do you remember Victory in Europe (VE) Day in 1945? Did you attend any local street parties, like this one from Seward Street in Islington (Photo credit: Local History Centre)? Or how did your family mark this historic day?

Next Thursday (8 May) marks 80 years since the end of the WW2 and the council is looking for local residents to share their stories to help commemorate this important day.

They would love to hear your stories and pictures. If you have any to share, please contact the Mayor’s Office: email: themayor@islington.gov.uk or call: 020 7527 3113

Invite the Mayor of Islington

If you are holding an event to mark VE the 80^th anniversary of VE Day and would like to invite the Mayor of Islington, please contact the Mayor’s Office (contact details above).