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Dame Vera Lynn

Dame Vera Lynn was born in East London in 1917 and her career began at just seven years of age when she began to sing professionally in East End Working Men’s Clubs. A successful radio career followed in the 1920’s and 30’s – but it was during World War II that she rose to fame.



She became known as ‘The Forces Sweetheart’ performing the songs that she will forever be associated with – ‘We’ll Meet Again’ and ‘The White Cliffs of Dover’ among many others. Dame Vera toured Egypt, India and Burma with the Entertainment National Services Association, bringing the troops a sense of ‘back home’.

Her career continued to flourish after the war and she was singing professionally up to 1970. She is still heavily involved with veterans and a number of other charities.

During 2009, seventy years after the start of World War II, she published her memoirs at the age of 92 and named her autobiography ‘Some Sunny Day. She also had a number one best selling C.D. and was in great demand throughout the year.



2014 is a very special year for Dame Vera, not only is it her 97th Birthday but she also celebrates 90 years in showbusiness which co-incides with the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings on 6th June. To commemorate this special anniversary she is releasing a new album which includes recently rediscovered, unreleased songs. Vera Lynn:  National Treasure - The Ultimate Collection is to be released on 2nd June.

Dame Vera says" I think it's wonderful that my songs are still enjoyed, especially if it encourages people to commemorate what happened 70 years ago." It's moving for me to relive those days, and humbling to know that people still think of me.  After all, it was simply my duty to keep singing."

We are extremely honoured to have Dame Vera Lynn as our President and thank her for all of the time she devotes to the Charity. She is always extremely passionate about the School for Parents and is a wonderful ambassador for the Trust.
 
If you would like to get in touch with Dame Vera Lynn you can send requests via our website [email protected]  or send to the trust office (the full address can be found under our Contact Us page). It would be appreciated if any letters you send were kept as short as possible as Dame Vera Lynn receives numerous requests on a daily basis and if may take some time before your receive a reply. Please also ensure that you include the correct postage when asking for signed photos, etc to be returned.   Many thanks.