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Hitchin marks 80 years since end of World War Two in Europe

By James Denselow 8th May 2025

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Local News by James Denselow 8th May 2025

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Hitchin War Memorial

A crowd gathered for the 2-minute national silence at the war memorial outside St Mary's Church in Hitchin today.

The event followed a weekend of activities across the town including on Market Square over the weekend where military vehicles and motorbikes were on display, alongside a raffle, stalls and music.

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