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Marking 70 years of freedom from Nazi rule

This weekend marks the 70th anniversary of the Channel Islands liberation.

Jersey and Guernsey were freed from Nazi occupation on 9th May 1945, Sark residents were given their freedom a day later.

There were no islanders on Alderney at the time, the German troops living there did not surrender until 16th May.

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In Pictures: Sark's Liberation Day

Credit: Sark Island

The island of Sark celebrates its Liberation Day each year on 10 May, one day later than Guernsey and Jersey. For this, the 70th anniversary, events were based at Creux Harbour where islanders and visitors gathered for an open air service, a Dakota fly-past, and then a chance to relax and enjoy the day.

Credit: Sark Island

The United Church Service saw the harbour transformed into an open air congregation as those who gathered remember the events of 10 May 1945, when years of Nazi occupation came to an end.

Credit: Sark Island
Credit: Sark Island

Just as Guernsey and Jersey had the previous day, Sarkees gathered to celebrate their freedom, and mark the landmark 70th anniversary in their own way.

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