Social Brew VE Day Celebration

A record of one Social Brew, an Escape Arts Activity, designed to welcome residents to add their experiences and memories to our Peoples Archive. This particular Social Brew remembering VE day was held in June 2025.

People of Stratford Something to Celebrate Stratford at War

Two people sit at a table decorated with British flags, looking towards a TV. The walls display black-and-white portraits and Second World War memorabilia, including red poppies, British flags, and historical displays.

Taken at Escape Arts Heritage Centre, June 2025.

Three adults smile at a table set with tea and pastries in a bright, cosy café. Two men are seated, and a woman stands behind them. The table has a British flag design and a mug labelled LOVE..

Escape Arts volunteers Martin, Kathryn and Richard.

Two older women with glasses sit at a table covered with a British flag cloth, chatting over coffee. An open book lies between them. Other people are partially visible in the background, which features walls decorated with colourful posters and art.

A group of people sit at tables decorated with colourful cloths in a bright, festive room with bunting, posters, and crafts on the walls. Some eat, chat, or read, creating a lively, community atmosphere.

A group of elderly people sit around tables having tea and cake in a decorated community room with colourful posters and displays on the walls.

A museum display honours D-Day with wartime photos, a vintage wedding dress, military uniform, TV interview, and tables covered in British flags and old newspapers. Red poppies and patriotic decorations add to the tribute.

A D-Day remembrance display features British flags, poppy decorations, historical photos, and an informational poster titled 70 Years On: D-Day Remembered. A screen repeats the event title.

Three black and white portraits in coloured frames show men in military uniforms labelled Philip Sweet, Jack Hall, and Joe Pitts, with small figurines perched on the frames.

Several people sit at tables in a brightly lit room, conversing and reading. Some tables have Union Jack tablecloths, and informational posters cover the back wall. The overall atmosphere appears relaxed and sociable.

A vintage white embroidered dress with a red and white floral headpiece stands beside a dark blue military uniform and hat, displayed in a museum or exhibition setting.

An elderly man and woman smile whilst holding hands at a table with cakes, scones, and tea. They sit in a cosy room with a vintage telephone and a wall display in the background.

Colourful, festive room with tables covered in UK flag tablecloths, chairs, bunting, a leopard sculpture, and a telly. Posters, decorations, and memorabilia fill the lively, British-themed space.

Three older adults sit around a small table covered in a British flag tablecloth, chatting over a tiered cake stand. Behind them, a large, ornate cat sculpture stands next to a wall covered in colourful posters and community information.