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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.

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.