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Scunthorpe Celebrates 80 Years Since WWII's End with Captivating Community Film
11 Nov
Summary
- Over 170 people, including dancers and local students, participated in the production
- The film was projected on the walls of Scunthorpe Central Library
- Exhibition features community art and words on "our freedom"
On November 11, 2025, Scunthorpe will celebrate 80 years since the end of World War Two with the launch of a captivating community film. More than 170 people, including dancers and local school children, have come together to participate in the production, which saw the chancery at the town's 20-21 Visual Arts Centre transformed into a wartime railway station.
The film is part of a nationwide scheme called "Our Freedom: Then and Now," funded by the government and taking place across 60 community venues. The launch event in Scunthorpe will run from 5 PM to 7:30 PM GMT, with the film being projected onto the walls of Scunthorpe Central Library at 6:30 PM. The film will also be screened inside the library during the evening.
In addition to the film, an exhibition featuring photographs from the project, alongside community art and words on the theme of "our freedom," is also taking place. Councilor Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, praised the project, saying it showcases "the real strength of creativity in our communities." The production, choreographed by Fred Garland of Tenfoot Dance Company and filmed by Laramedia, tells "a story of love, loss, and resilience."
