Everyone is being invited to submit photos of civilian life during World War Two as part Victory in Japan Day celebrations.

South Swindon Parish Council is planing an event to mark the 75th anniversary which will see all photos received printed and showcased around Queens Park and the Town Gardens. Other activities include a new commemorative mural on the wall overlooking Queens Park Lake and a new civilian themed World War Two memorial in the Peace Gardens of Queens Park.

Chairman of the council’s World Wars Working Party , Cllr John Firmin, said: “We want to make VJ Day this year really special for all of Swindon to get behind.

"That is why the Parish Council is looking to do something different for VJ Day’s 75th Anniversary. As well as commemorating those who served at war we want our activities to focus on civilian life in Swindon during the war.

"If any residents think they have an image that fits this description and would be of interest please do share with the Parish Council by emailing online images or by arranging a visit to the Parish Council Office in Broadgreen for us to take a copy.”

VJ Day was the official end of the Second World War, when Japan surrendered to the Allied Forces.

To submit photos email admin@southswindon-pc.gov.uk.