The ceremony took place on the Square in Market Harborough.The ceremony took place on the Square in Market Harborough.
The ceremony took place on the Square in Market Harborough.

In pictures: Wreath-laying service in Harborough commemorates VE Day anniversary

A two-minute silence was observed in the Square.

The community gathered in Harborough for a wreath-laying service to mark VE Day.

Members of the Royal British Legion and Royal Naval Association observed a two minute’s silence in the Square today (Wednesday).

The group then laid wreaths on the war memorial to commemorate the end of World War II on May 8 1945, when Germany officially surrendered.

Communities across the nation came together to celebrate the end of the European conflict while others were left bereft and in mourning.