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VE Day in Rutland in Photos | #VEDayInRutland

May 9, 2020
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On 8th May 2020, during life in lockdown, Rutland's community came out in force and displayed social distancing celebrations of perfection. I asked the readers of the blog to send in their photos and videos using #VEDayinRutland and that's exactly what you did - thank you so much! 

The Falcon Hotel in Uppingham | Photo by The Rutland Blogger

Not only did I thoroughly love receiving and looking through them, but I've also collected them and including them in this blog post for you to enjoy looking back at #VEDayinRutland 2020.


Harringworth's villagers enjoying afternoon tea on their from gardens | Photographs provided by Philippa Gasson

Lisa & Stuart Naylor in Bisbrooke decorated their driveway - and drivers seat for #VEDayinRutland | Photo by The Rutland Blogger
Cake, bubbles and #VEDayinRutland cross-stitch | Photo by @SewRutland
Social distancing street celebrations in Harringworth | Photo provided by Philippa Gasson
The perfect British tea party! | Photo by @GrannyPug_
Laura & Jamie hosted a street bingo in Barleythorpe, Oakham | Photo provided by Laura Hollick
The whole street joined in for bingo in Barleythorpe, Oakham | Photo provided by Laura Hollick
Uppingham's High Street was full of window displays | Photo by @JoatNo40
Decorations and 1940's attire | Photo by @LisaBatty
Caldecott in Rutland was blooming with Union Jack flags | Photo provided by Caldecott Village on Facebook
The Loomes family enjoying street celebrations | Photo provided by Nikki Loomes
Lest we forget poppies at Uppingham Town Hall | Photo by The Rutland Blogger
An impressive commemorative display from Uppingham Antiques Centre | Photo by The Rutland Blogger
The bears of Barrowden Road ready for takeoff | Photo provided by Ruth Robinson
Decoration preparations at The Paul's household | Photo provided by Tori Pauls
Beautiful window display from Jo at No.40 in Uppingham | Photo by The Rutland Blogger
Even the dogs dressed up in Harringworth | Photo provided by Philippa Gasson
Stunning poppy and heart decor from ORB in Uppingham | Photo by The Rutland Blogger
Harringworth was red, white and blue yesterday! | Photo provided by Philippa Gasson
Flags galore in Bisbrooke | Photo by The Rutland Blogger
I love this handmade bunting from The Moody family in North Luffenham | Photo provided by Harriet Moody
Books from the era at The Rutland Bookshop | Photo by The Rutland Blogger
Pig Lane in Uppingham | Photo provided by @JustAnotherBumble
Baines Bakery in the sunshine with their commemorative display | Photo by The Rutland Blogger
Social distancing celebrations in Bisbrooke | Photo provided by @Bisbrooke_Artisans
Megan Allen looks stunning in 1940's attire enjoying her afternoon tea from Kavanagh's Tea Room in Oakham | Photo provided by @RuralRootsMedia
The Gasson family enjoying VE Day in Harringworth | Photo by The Rutland Blogger
Heatsource in Uppingham matched its decoration with Jo at No.40 | Photo by The Rutland Blogger
Alex entertained Bisbrooke with his mouth organ | Photo provided by @Bisbrooke_Artisans
The perfect #VEDayinRutland set up | Photo provided by @SiobhanQuinn1974
1-year-old Ezra Allen joined too! | Photo provided by @RuralRootsMedia
Bisbrooke Church decorated by Villagers | Photo by The Rutland Blogger
More decorations throughout Uppingham | Photo by The Rutland Blogger
VE decorations in Stockerston Cresent in Uppingham | Photo provided by @_Wanderlust.x



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The photos of Harringworth's villagers enjoying afternoon tea from their front gardens really made me smile – such a lovely way to mark the day while staying safe. It's brilliant that you collected all these moments in one post, what a keepsake for the community. By the way, I keep a home café brewing guide I like to share: https://homecafelab.com/

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