The 75th anniversary of victory in Europe falls during lockdown this time but here we look back at what happened to mark the day in 1945 and down the years, with gatherings big and small.
Hopefully we’ll meet again soon.
1. VC hero
Nadine Carter got in touch to say: "I will be remembering my great uncle Jack. My young boys will be learning all about their heroic great, great uncle who lost his life in Merksplas, Belgium in September 1944. Corporal John William Harper VC, 4th Battalion, the York and Lancaster Regiment." Photo: Submitted
2. Victory thanksgiving
Civic heads of Sheffield gathered in front of the City Hall for a service of thanksgiving for victory. The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress (Coun and Mrs G E Marlow) laid wreaths on the war memorial Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
3. Naval salute
Celebrations aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Queen 1945 in this picture, submitted by K Wright of Sheffield S13 Photo: Submitted
4. Street party
A VE Day street party in Bellefield Lane, Sheffield. Pictured on the left is Jean Ingleston (later Jean Jukes, now deceased) and her sister Christine. Submitted by Jean's husband, John Jukes Photo: Submitted