Strathblane & the Second World War: Stories of the Fallen & Memories from the Home Front

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Exhibition from Saturday May 3 to Friday May 23 at the Thomas Graham Community Library, Strathblane (during opening hours)

To mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day (8 May 1945), Strathblane Heritage presents an exhibition telling the stories of seven local servicemen who never came home and sharing memories of village life during the conflict. Members are warmly invited to the opening on 3 May, 2025 at 2pm in the library. This is a free, open event. Refreshments will be provided.

if you have family memories of village life during wartime that you would like to share please contact us here: https://www.strathblaneheritage.org/contact-us/ or contact a committee member.

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The Home Front

Strathblane in World War Two Read the new illustrated essay here https://www.strathblaneheritage.org/the-second-world-war/

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