Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day at Leadenhall Market
Hip Hip Hooray! Mark Your calendars for the 80th Anniversary VE Day Bash at Leadenhall Market! 🥳
Let's party like it's 1945 all over again! On Thursday 8th May 2025, from 3:00pm-6:00pm, swagger down to Leadenhall Market, one of the City's swankiest historical landmarks, for an unforgettable street celebration. The scene will be set for a jazzy 1940s-inspired shindig with live tunes, dance-floor action, classic games, and cracking activities for young and old alike.
Lean into the vibe and get your boogie shoes on 'cos this ain't no snooze fest! History buff, vintage-loving cat, or simply seeking a tasty time out? No worries – there's a smorgasbord of offerings here for everyone.
And hey, don't be a chunksack and miss out on scoring a dazzling afternoon tea hamper for two! Enjoy a sweet belle of a time noshing on classy eats whilst you take it all in.
This star-spangled jamboree honors the victory spirit of VE Day and the resilience of communities during and post the Second World War. Bring along your mates, family, and all that cheer for an unforgettable afternoon of celebration, remembrance, and unity right smack in the heart of the Eastern City.
🎟️ Event Info:- Where: Find us at Leadenhall Market 📍- When: Thursday 8 May 2025, 3:00 - 6:00pm 📅- Cost: You got it! It's free for all. 💰
Win a Chuffin' Wonderful Afternoon Tea Hamper for Two! 🎁
In celebration of the 80th VE Day anniversary at Leadenhall Market, we're serving up 100 scrumptious Afternoon Tea Hampers for Two, graced with a yummy treat from Aux Merveilleux De Fred. Thrust your name in the hat for a chance to score!
Option 1: Pre-event Entrance (50 Hampers Available) 💻
Get your name in the running before the bash is even underway! Durrrr, here's how to enter:
- Shag our body following @easterncityldn on Instagram.
- Embrace the post featuring our VE Day event, give it a likey, and share it to your story.
- Slide over those digits – email your full name and Instagram handle to [email protected].
- Time's a-tickin' – deadline is Midnight on Monday 6 May 2025!
- Winners will be picked at random and notified by Tuesday 7 May via email.
- Collect your haul in person at the event, showing that confirmation email.
Option 2: Show Up and Collect On-Site (50 Hampers Available) 🛍️
- Roll up at Leadenhall Market on Thursday 8 May (3:00pm-6:00pm), and saunter to the hamper stand.
- Slot in your email address using our flashy iPads on-site to garner your goodies.
- First come, first served – snag 'em while they're hot! Once they're gone, 'tis all shed!
- For a vintage-inspired afternoon, head to Leadenhall Market from 3:00pm-6:00pm on 8th May 2025 to enjoy some outdoor-living in the heart of the Eastern City, as you celebrate the 80th anniversary VE Day Bash.
- Connoisseurs of tea and honouring the lifestyle of yesteryears will delight in the chance to win an afternoon tea hamper at the event, graced with treats by Aux Merveilleux De Fred.
- You have two options to win these scrumptious hampers: Pre-event Entrance, where you can enter by following @easterncityldn on Instagram, liking and sharing the VE Day event post, and emailing your details by midnight on 6th May 2025, or Show Up and Collect On-Site at Leadenhall Market on 8th May (3:00pm-6:00pm) by simply providing your email address using the iPads on-site.
- Join the 80th Anniversary VE Day Bash to immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere of celebrations, reminiscence, and unity, while relishing some delightful home-and-garden offerings, making it a memorable and enjoyable day for all.
