BARNBOW LEGACY: VE DAY 80 CELEBRATION

SATURDAY, 10TH MAY 2025

At the Last Remaining Relic of the Barnbow Tank Factory

Join us for a special VE Day ‘street party’ at Barnbow Social Club, honouring the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe and our unique connection to the war effort.

FEATURING OUR EXCLUSIVE EXHIBITS:

• WOMEN OF BARNBOW MEMORIAL DISPLAY – View our powerful collection of memorial posters honouring the women who worked tirelessly at Barnbow, making the tanks that helped secure our freedom
• SCALE MODEL TANK COLLECTION – Marvel at our detailed models of the tanks produced at Barnbow, displayed with pride as a testament to our local contribution to victory
• BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC – Enjoy food and drinks at our communal tables decked with Union Jack bunting
• DJ – Dance to a mix of mod and northern soul hits
• SPECIAL APPEARANCE – East Leeds Scooter Club rideout and scooter display

TIME: 2PM until LATE
LOCATION: Barnbow Social Club
ENTRY: FREE

BARNBOW PRIDE: Our social club stands as the last remaining building from the famous Barnbow Tank Factory. Many local women and men worked here producing the tanks that rolled across Europe to defeat Nazi Germany. Come see where history was made and victory was built!

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate victory while honouring our local heritage!