THE village of Sandford marked the 80th anniversary of V J Day at St Swithun’s Church on Friday, August 15.

Pamela Tilney Ellis provided a display of VJ Day memorabilia in memory of her late husband Doug, veteran of VJ Day, who survived the Second World War.

The V J Day anniversary exhibition created by Pamela Tilney Ellis, which included details of her late husband and VJ Day veteran, Doug.
The V J Day anniversary exhibition created by Pamela Tilney Ellis, which included details of her late husband and VJ Day veteran, Doug. (Malcolm Vallance)

Mrs Tilney Ellis read the Kohima Epitaph.

Contemplative Prayers were lead by Elizabeth Owens.

Afterwards those present adjourned to the Chatty Shack at Sumerhayes Residential Care Home for coffee and cake.

Events to mark 80 years since Victory over Japan Day have been held across the Crediton area.

Part of a V J Day exhibition in Sandford Parish Church.
Part of a V J Day exhibition in Sandford Parish Church. (Malcolm Vallance)

The day is commemorated on August 15 each year, marking the date in 1945 when Japan surrendered to the Allied Forces, ending World War Two.