“At last” was the general opinion in Romsey, according to the Romsey Advertiser, when Victory in Europe finally arrived. Although it was known that peace was imminent, it could not be declared until Germany had formally surrendered. Finally it was stated that Tuesday May 8th was the day when peace in Europe would break out. Britain was granted two days national holiday in which to celebrate.
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