Residents across Fenland took part in the VE Day celebrations earlier this month to mark Victory in Europe 75 years ago, including one of our schools.

Wisbech Standard: Staff and pupils from Peckover Primary School in Wisbech marked VE Day with a visit from an RAF serviceman and his Second World War jeep. Picture: SUPPLIED/PECKOVER PRIMARY SCHOOLStaff and pupils from Peckover Primary School in Wisbech marked VE Day with a visit from an RAF serviceman and his Second World War jeep. Picture: SUPPLIED/PECKOVER PRIMARY SCHOOL (Image: Archant)

Despite the coronavirus lockdown measures restricting people to their homes, key workers’ children and staff at Peckover Primary School in Wisbech were still able to celebrate the day.

Pupils received a visit from an RAF serviceman and his jeep from the Second World War, as well as observing a minute’s silence along with the rest of the nation at 11am.

The day continued with a street party, with pupils also listening to The Last Post played by a member of staff, as teachers and children then sang to the national anthem.

Helen Foad, from Peckover Primary School, said: “They were very excited about the visit.

Wisbech Standard: Staff and pupils from Peckover Primary School in Wisbech marked VE Day with a visit from an RAF serviceman and his Second World War jeep. Picture: SUPPLIED/PECKOVER PRIMARY SCHOOLStaff and pupils from Peckover Primary School in Wisbech marked VE Day with a visit from an RAF serviceman and his Second World War jeep. Picture: SUPPLIED/PECKOVER PRIMARY SCHOOL (Image: Archant)

“They held a minute’s silence whilst Mrs Tombleson played The Last Post via video link.”