Bunting and flags were unfurled, trestle tables dragged out into the street, precious rations were raided to create slap-up spreads and effigies of the Nazi leader Adolf Hitler appeared on top of a lot of bonfires. These pictures show just a few of the VE Day celebrations that took place 75 years ago.
5. Transports of delight
A victory tram outside Cole Brothers, Barkers Pool, Sheffield in May 1945 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
6. Intake celebrates
Victory in Europe celebrations at Frith Close, Intake, Sheffield - May 1945 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
7. Saucy message!
'Knickers to the Nazis' was the message from these Sheffielders in May 1945! Photo: Julia Armstrong
8. Hillsborough revellers
Julie Wilson sent in this photo of a party that she said was held on or near to Wood Street, Hillsborough. She said: "My father is the boy at the front, aged nine years - he is now 84. He is called Herbert Salvin." Photo: Submitted