Beeston Parish Council will be hosting, in conjunction with English Heritage, a Beacon Lighting to mark D-DAY 80. The event will be ticket only, but is free. Beeston residents can now apply for tickets – email beestonbeacon@gmail.com
The 6th June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces mounted the largest amphibious invasion the world has ever witnessed.
In 1944 Operation Overlord saw around 4,000 ships and landing craft set down about 132,500 troops on five Normandy beaches in an action that would bring about the liberation of north-west Europe from Nazi occupation.
The bravery and sacrifice of those people in securing the peace and freedom we enjoy today will be observed by the lighting of beacons around the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories.
We hope you will join us.
