Warwick is set to play its part in the 80th anniversary of VE Day this week.

On Thursday 8 May, a number of events will be held in the town to mark the historic day.

At 8am, Warwick's Town Crier, Michael Reddy, will read 'The VE Day 80 Proclamation' on the steps of Shire Hall.

Warwick's military museums and Visitor Information Centre will also be celebrating the anniversary with special exhibitions and talks.

Temporary exhibitions at The Fusilier Museum Warwick and Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum will tell the stories the regiments during the final days of war.

The Lord Leycester will be holding an event from 11am to 3pm on Thursday 8 May, where visitors can hear the fascinating stories of Masters & Brethren involved with World War II, as they delve into their archives to rediscover the tales of men and women who helped shape our history.

Other venues that are part of the Warwick Military Heritage Trail will also be exhibiting at the event.

The Queen's Royal Hussars Museum will be hosting their monthly talk on Thursday 8 May from 6.30pm, following the 8th Hussars journey through pivotal World War II battles from the breakout at Caen to VE Day.

Tickets are £15 including museum entry, wine and nibbles, and can be purchased here.

Warwick Town Council will be holding a 1940s fish & chip supper in the Court House ballroom on Friday 9 May, with music from period singer Ruby Rouge and dressing-up encouraged.

Tickets are £25 and are available to buy from the Visitor Information Centre.

A special day of talks on Saturday 10 May by The Fusilier Museum Warwick in the Court House, including a buffet lunch, will be led by Henry Montgomery, the grandson of Field Marshal Montgomery.

Tickets for this can be purchased here.