Beacons Lit For 80th Anniversary Of D-Day

Beacons were lit and a special church service held to mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day across the Harborough district.

Members of Harborough’s Sea, Army, Air and Police cadet organisations joined veterans and others at a well-attended commemorative service at St Dionysius Church in Market Harborough last night.

Beacons were lit in Lubenham and Lutterworth simultaneously with others across the country and in Normandy at 9.15pm, as part of events to pay tribute to those who were part of the historic operation.

From left, Jim Burbidge lights the Lubenham beacon with help from Paul Foxon.
PICTURE: JOHN WYATT

Villagers enjoyed a fish and chip supper before the beacon lighting in Lubenham.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Lutterworth Town Mayor Councillr Rob Coleman and consort Val Ridley light the beacon in Lutterworth.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER