Hundreds gather at cathedral to mark VE Day
BBCA church leader said lessons from the 20th century must "never be forgotten" as hundreds paid their respects at a VE Day ceremony at Derby Cathedral.
The special service has marked the 80th anniversary with local dignitaries and veterans also in attendance.
The Very Reverend Peter Robinson, who is the Dean of Derby, described the ceremony as "significant" and "poignant".
"It is vital that we don't forget what happened in the 20th century," he added.
"We opposed oppression and we stood up to evil," Dr Robinson added.
"It is really important that we don't forget the lessons of the 20th century and that's why it is important that anniversaries like this these live on and continually remind us of what is right and how we respond to evil in our society and across the world."
Earlier in the day Derby City Centre along with the rest of the country fell silence for two minutes at noon in memory of those who were killed in the World War Two.
The service was organised jointly by the City Council, Derby Cathedral, the Royal British Legion, the Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire and the University of Derby.
'Struggle goes on'
Bishop of Repton Malcolm Macnaughton, who was at the service, said: "Suddenly there was this great relief that years of conflict had come to an end, years of uncertainty of fear and anxiety.
"The struggle would go on for so many still suffering with PTSD after their experiences.
"It makes us think of the needs of service people and their families today who in different circumstances are facing some of the challenges that former generations did.
"It's a moment to stop and think and take stock of where we are and what our responsibility and duties are in our time."
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