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.
13. Soldiers return
VE Day Party, York Road. Alex Swift submitted this picture and his father is the soldier on the far right Photo: Submitted
14. Party tears
Everyone's having fun at the Victory in Europe celebrations in Sanderson Road, Sheffield - except one tearful youngster on the left Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
15. Dunkirk spirit
VE Day party, Dunkirk Square, Sheffield Photo: sheffield newspapers
16. Happy families
Proud looks on the faces of the adults as youngsters enjoy a VE Day street party in Brook Terrace, Grimesthorpe, Sheffield Photo: Submitted