Winsford marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Eighty years ago today, World War Two was officially brought to an end with Japan’s surrender.

Winsford Town Council and the Royal British Legion joined forces to remember those who fought the Japanese military in Asia.

A standard is dipped as a gesture of respect (Image: Philip Carden)

Crowds gathered in the sunshine at the town centre cenotaphs to mark Victory over Japan day.

British Legion members arriving at the cenotaph (Image: Philip Carden) Winsford mayor Cllr Graham Newton, his daughter Laura as mayoress and junior mayor Alexander Spruce joined civic leaders, veterans and the local community to pay their respects.

The mayor of Winsford Cllr Graham Newton with the civic party (Image: Philip Carden) Poppy wreaths were laid at the cenotaph.

Poppy wreaths were laid at the cenotaph (Image: Philip Carden) Silence filled the square as the standard was lowered and veterans bowed their heads.

Veterans pay their respects (Image: Philip Carden)

The King, Queen and Prime Minister Keir Starmer gathered alongside crowds and veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire to pay their respects to those who fought the Japanese military in Asia.