The 15th August 2025 marks the 80th Anniversary of @Victory Over Japan’ better known as VJ Day, and with it the end of the Second World War.
Despite the Japanese surrender, many men and women remained in service overseas. Among them were men of the 12th Parachute Battalion from Hartlepool, some who had jumped into Normandy on D Day, and were now on duty in Singapore and Malaya.
Come to the museum this Friday, 15th August, VJ Day 80, when we are joined by Hawtin’s Historical Vignettes. Pete will be providing a display of the uniform and equipment of a member of 12 PARA as he would have appeared in the Far East from August 1945 to the middle of 1946.
Lots of beautiful hand-crafted items from a range of local artists, crafters and artisans. From crochet to coasters, scarves to soap – there is something for everyone! Meet the makers and maybe sign up for a class and learn how to make something yourself!
Poppy Tea Rooms will be open for hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks too!
There will be a short service (approx 20 minutes) in the Redheugh Gardens at the war memorial to remember those who were lost and whose lives were changed forever by the devastating events of the 16th December 1914.
The names of all of the children and service personnel lost during the Bombardment will be read and crosses planted in their memory. Members of the community are invited to take part by planting the small crosses around the memorial or laying a wreath.
The museum will be open for hot drinks from 7.30am.
The museum’s 25 pounder saluting gun will fire at 08.10am marking the beginning of the Bombardment.
Open: Friday – Monday from 10am – 4pm
Heugh Battery Museum, Moor Terrace, Headland, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS24 0PS
info@heughbattery.co.uk
01429 270746
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