Uncovering tales of war and peace for 80th VE Day

THE search is on for the untold stories of wartime Northumberland.

- TONY HENDERSON

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded Northumberland Archives £138,000 for a project commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

"At War & In Peace: The WW2 Home Front and Post-War Reconstruction in Northumberland" aims to explore the county's wartime and post-war experiences.

Sue Wood, head of archives at Northumberland Country Council, said: "This anniversary is a huge opportunity as it may be the last chance we get to speak to people who lived through the war.

"Through exhibitions, educational workshops and community engagement the project promises to be a fitting tribute to the sacrifices and resilience of the people of Northumberland, 80 years on from the conflict that shaped their lives.

"Young people will see how lessons can be learned from the past and how the war effort by communities made such a difference - and can be aligned to current efforts to create a more sustainable world."