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.
9. Victory cake
Victory in Europe street party at Upper Valley Road, Sheffield - 1945 Photo: JPI Media
10. Build a bonfire...
Youngsters of Rushdale Avenue, Meersbrook make ready for the burning of Hitler's effigy in May 1945 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
11. Paper hats
Another picture of the VE Day party in York Road, Darnall. The soldier on left is Alex Swift's father with Alex on his lap Photo: Submitted
12. Overhead view
Victory in Europe Day celebrations in Buttermere Road, Sheffield Photo: Sheffield Newspapers