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Arthur Burden’s Story

In 1945, Arthur served in the Coldstream Guards and as a guard at Buckingham Palace.

He recalls VE Day in London as being ‘something special’.

Today, he enjoys watching old footage, which still sends shivers down his spine.

Image: Arthur then, and now

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BBC Radio Wiltshire Special

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