Bayeux

Another exhibit, dubbed a modern day Bayeux Tapestry, tells the story of the war-time landings in 80 woollen panels at the resort's Holy Trinity Church.

International pipers dressed in green and yellow marched their way from Bayeux Cathedral to the Great Vigil at the Commonwealth War Grave Commission’s Bayeux War Cemetery.

Lamb said she had a special resolve to help drive the Nazis out of France, particularly the centers of art and culture like Caen and Bayeux, where she had studied before the war.

"D-Day tomorrow. Everybody quite excited. We land at Arromanches, clear three villages and Bayeux."

On Wednesday evening, A Tribute to the Fallen includes a community vigil to fallen Allied soldiers who fought and died during D Day operations, including a live broadcast from Bayeux War Cemetery in France.