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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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Your Liberation Day

Throughout the weekend of the 70th anniversary Liberation Day celebrations, you've been sending us your pictures. Here's just a selection:

This is Brian, who lives in St John, when he was a little 3 year old, taken on Liberation Day in 1945. Credit: Brian Coutanche
Paul sent us this photo montage to evoke the spirit of 9 May 1945. Credit: Paul Thomson
Antonia sent us this lovely shot of an old military vehicle wowing the crowds in the cavalcade. Credit: Antonia Correia
Gary's perfectly captured photo sums up an exhausting Liberation Day for this youngster! Credit: Gary Stringfellow
Trevor caught the eye of the Royal visit, HRH Countess of Wessex on her walkabout in St Peter Port. Credit: Trevor Mahy

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