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Item Specifics• Condition: Used
• Condition Description: Authentic 1945 paper ephemera. Shows expected minor age discoloration, slight creasing, and light foxing consistent with a genuine 80+-year-old document. All text completely legible, spine intact. Please refer to photos for full physical condition details.
• Year: 1945
• Era: World War II (1939-1945)
• Theme: Militaria / Local History / Victory Celebrations
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom (Chelmsford, Essex)
• Type: Souvenir Programme / Pamphlet📝 Item DescriptionRare Authentic 1945 World War II Victory Over Japan (V.J.) Souvenir Programme
An incredible piece of British local social history marking the end of the Second World War. This original, printed souvenir booklet program details the neighborhood \"Greenways V.J. Celebrations\" held on Saturday, September 1st, 1945 at Broomfield Road in Chelmsford, Essex.
Key Features & Historic Details:
• Front Cover Text: Features a graphic illustration of the Union Jack flag with the text \"Souvenir Programme. Greenways V.J. Celebrations. Saturday, September 1st, 1945\".
• Event Timeline: Slated from 2:00 p.m. until 12:00 Midnight.
• Patriotic Slogan: Boldly features the wartime layout \"God Save Our King.\" at the footer.
• Local Printer Mark: Printed locally by \"A. E. Simmons, Printer, 11 Baddow Road, Chelmsford.\"
• Inside Pages: Includes schedules of events, music details, and local community activities celebrating the conclusion of global hostilities.
Perfect for collectors of WW2 home front militaria, Essex or Chelmsford local history enthusiasts, or vintage British paper ephemera collectors.
