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  • A portrait of Sir Winston Churchill is propped up in a shop window display during celebrations for wartime during 50th anniversary celebrations of wartime VE day. The whole country celebrated the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
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  • Visitors interact with an outdoor photography exhibit where on this day 70 years ago, Victory in Europe (VE) Day was celebrated by the royal family and Winston Churchill and ecstatic crowds rejoicing the end of WW2, on the streets of London and here, in Trafalgar Square. In a scene of changing times, we see the modern Briton as an obese population, obssessed with the trivial and meaningless while their forbears endured wartime hardship and years of austerity that followed the 1945 end of hostilities.
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  • VE Day decorations on a fence on 7th May 2020 in the village of Skinningrove, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. VE Day - or Victory in Europe Day - marks the day towards the end of World War Two WW2 when fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe came to an end. On 8 May 1945, Prime Minister Winston Churchill made an announcement on the radio at 3pm that the war in Europe had come to an end, following Germanys surrender the day before.
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  • Patriotic bunting on display on a hedge outside a garden on 7 May 2020 in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Cleveland, United Kingdom. VE Day - or Victory in Europe Day - marks the day towards the end of World War Two WW2 when fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe came to an end. On 8 May 1945, Prime Minister Winston Churchill made an announcement on the radio at 3pm that the war in Europe had come to an end, following Germanys surrender the day before.
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  • Morris dancers protest outside th Houses of Parliament at May 4th 2020 being designated VE day celebration instead of being the May Day holiday on July 23rd 2019 in London, United Kingdom.
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  • Morris dancers protest outside th Houses of Parliament at May 4th 2020 being designated VE day celebration instead of being the May Day holiday on July 23rd 2019 in London, United Kingdom.
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  • Morris dancers protest outside th Houses of Parliament at May 4th 2020 being designated VE day celebration instead of being the May Day holiday on July 23rd 2019 in London, United Kingdom.
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  • Morris dancers protest outside th Houses of Parliament at May 4th 2020 being designated VE day celebration instead of being the May Day holiday on July 23rd 2019 in London, United Kingdom.
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  • Morris dancers protest outside th Houses of Parliament at May 4th 2020 being designated VE day celebration instead of being the May Day holiday on July 23rd 2019 in London, United Kingdom.
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  • Morris dancers protest outside th Houses of Parliament at May 4th 2020 being designated VE day celebration instead of being the May Day holiday on July 23rd 2019 in London, United Kingdom.
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  • Morris dancers protest outside th Houses of Parliament at May 4th 2020 being designated VE day celebration instead of being the May Day holiday on July 23rd 2019 in London, United Kingdom.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Local residents respecting social ditancing, chat after together singing the wartime morale-raising songs of Dame Vera Lynn: White Cliffs of Dover and Well Meet Again, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Local residents respecting social ditancing, chat after together singing the wartime morale-raising songs of Dame Vera Lynn: White Cliffs of Dover and Well Meet Again, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
    coronavirus_VE_Day-51-08-05-2020.jpg
  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Local residents sing the wartime morale-raising songs of Dame Vera Lynn: White Cliffs of Dover and Well Meet Again, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
    coronavirus_VE_Day-49-08-05-2020.jpg
  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Local residents joke about social distancing before together singing the wartime morale-raising songs of Dame Vera Lynn: White Cliffs of Dover and Well Meet Again, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. A local resident clears away home-made cake back into his house after taking tea with distanced friends in his front garden, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
    coronavirus_VE_Day-43-08-05-2020.jpg
  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Local residents sing the wartime morale-raising songs of Dame Vera Lynn: White Cliffs of Dover and Well Meet Again, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
    coronavirus_VE_Day-48-08-05-2020.jpg
  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Local residents sing the wartime morale-raising songs of Dame Vera Lynn: White Cliffs of Dover and Well Meet Again, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. A local lady resident jokes about learning semiphore with Union Jack flags in the front garden of a neighbour, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Neighboursing friends take tea in their front garden, separated by shrubs, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. A local lady resident shares home-made cake with neighbours, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. A local lady resident shares home-made cake with neighbours, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. A local lady resident shares home-made cake with neighbours, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Union Jack bunting hangs across a residential hedge, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Union Jack bunting hangs across a residential hedge, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. A couple enjoy afternoon tea and cake beneath Union Jack bunting outside their home, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Home-owners have afternoon tea while distancing themselves by leaving a mug of tea for a neighbour to collect on the ground, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. A house has a large Union Jack and bunting hanging from a window, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. A couple drink Pims outside their home, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Union Jack flags hang from a garage door, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. A naval Union Jack Ensign flag hangs from a corner property in Camberwell, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Local residents respecting social ditancing, chat after together singing the wartime morale-raising songs of Dame Vera Lynn: White Cliffs of Dover and Well Meet Again, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
    coronavirus_VE_Day-53-08-05-2020.jpg
  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Local residents respecting social ditancing, chat after together singing the wartime morale-raising songs of Dame Vera Lynn: White Cliffs of Dover and Well Meet Again, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
    coronavirus_VE_Day-54-08-05-2020.jpg
  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Local residents respecting social ditancing, chat after together singing the wartime morale-raising songs of Dame Vera Lynn: White Cliffs of Dover and Well Meet Again, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
    coronavirus_VE_Day-52-08-05-2020.jpg
  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Local residents sing the wartime morale-raising songs of Dame Vera Lynn: White Cliffs of Dover and Well Meet Again, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. A local resident clears away home-made cake back into his house after taking tea with distanced friends in his front garden, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
    coronavirus_VE_Day-41-08-05-2020.jpg
  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Neighboursing friends take tea in their front garden, separated by shrubs, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
    coronavirus_VE_Day-38-08-05-2020.jpg
  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. A local lady resident shares home-made cake with neighbours, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
    coronavirus_VE_Day-35-08-05-2020.jpg
  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. A local lady resident shares home-made cake with neighbours, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
    coronavirus_VE_Day-33-08-05-2020.jpg
  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. A couple enjoy afternoon tea and cake beneath Union Jack bunting outside their home, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. A house has a large Union Jack and bunting hanging from a window, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Home-owners have afternoon tea while distancing themselves by leaving a mug of tea for a neighbour to collect on the ground, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. Union Jack flags hang from a garage door, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • On the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the official end of WW2 and during the UKs Coronavirus pandemic lockdown, two runners jog towards a heritage Royal Mail post box and a naval ensign flag that hangs from the garden of a corner property in Camberwell, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. A skeleton wearing a surgical face mask lies across the windscreen of a van, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • As the Coronavirus lockdown continues over the May Bank Holiday, the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day Victory in Europe Day, the day that Germany officially surrendered in 1945 and in Dulwich, neighbours and residents emerge from their homes to party while still observing social distancing rules. A skeleton wearing a surgical face mask lies across the windscreen of a van, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • Alice ( 7)  has her hair  braided by a friend on the dump in a quiet moment between trucks arriving . Alice works every day at the dump with her brother Alan sorting through rubbish for recycling. Florence Her mother lives just 50 metres from the “California” dumpsite in a one-bedroom hut with her five children. None of the children go to school – she feels that it’s better that they stay home and help their family to earn a living. They’ve never had any formal education and neither can read or write. Florence does want her children to improve their situation, but so that they can look after her. The family manages to earn just over a dollar a day from sorting rubbish at the dumpsite but that is not enough to buy food for the family.
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  • Alice (7) has her hair braided by a friend on the dump in a quiet moment between trucks arriving . Alice works every day at the dump with her brother Alan sorting through rubbish for recycling. Florence Her mother lives just 50 metres from the “California” dumpsite in a one-bedroom hut with her five children. None of the children go to school – she feels that it’s better that they stay home and help their family to earn a living. They’ve never had any formal education and neither can read or write. Florence does want her children to improve their situation, but so that they can look after her. The family manages to earn just over a dollar a day from sorting rubbish at the dumpsite but that is not enough to buy food for the family.
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  • Florence Khalumbia (46) With daughter Alice (7 ) lives just 50 metres from the “California” dumpsite in a one-bedroom hut with her five children. None of the children go to school – she feels that it’s better that they stay home and help their family to earn a living. Alice, the youngest, is seven years old, and she spends her days sorting through rubbish with her 14-year-old brother Allan Karani. They’ve never had any formal education and neither can read or write. Florence does want her children to improve their situation, but so that they can look after her. The family manages to earn just over a dollar a day from sorting rubbish at the dumpsite but that is not enough to buy food for the family.
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  • While two mates in tartan uniform trousers look a little bashfully, a more forward friend from the same Scots regiment soldier chats to two young women during 50th anniversary celebrations of wartime VE Day. Bending down to make himself heard and perhaps to impress the two rather posh females into sharing their phone numbers. They are in Hyde Park to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved.
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  • Crowds wave Union Jack flags below the lions of Buckingham Palace's Victoria Memorial during 50th anniversary celebrations of wartime VE day. With medals glinting in the sunshine, the married man and woman stand together representing the generations of survivors of those who lived during the terrible years of warfare. Here they celebrate the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
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  • A young boy with a Union Jack painted on his face enjoys the community spirit of a street party during 50th anniversary celebrations of wartime VE day. Along with neighbours and family, the lad shouts out while being tickled as his neighbourhood celebrates the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
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  • A young man has his face painted by a friend during 1995 VE Day 50th anniversary street party in London's East End. He sits with an outdoor party behind him in full swing that celebrates the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
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  • Gathering outside their house in the East End of London, a family sits together to celebrate 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. A man hangs out a Union Jack flag to accompany the Stars and Stripes on a washing line in the front garden. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
    ve_day_patriots001-06-05-1995_1_1.jpg
  • Gathering outside his house in the East End of London, a young football fan whose painted face is in the colours his favourite Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, also wears a Union Jack cape and shorts. He stands in the front doorway of his terraced home to celebrate the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
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  • Sitting in chair outside his house in the East End of London, a young football fan waits for his painted face to dry. In the colours his favourite Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, he also wears a Union Jack cape. He sits with an outdoor party behind him in full swing that celebrates the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
    ve_day_patriots003-06-05-1995_1_1.jpg
  • While crowds wave Union Jack flags, with medals glinting in the sunshine, the married man and woman represent the generations of survivors of those who lived during the terrible years of warfare. Here they remember the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
    VE_day_anniversary08-06-05-1995_1_1.jpg
  • While crowds wave Union Jack flags, a young couple too young to remember a world war comfort themselves wrapped in a large union jack flag, to remember the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
    VE_day_anniversary05-06-05-1995_1_1.jpg
  • East end Londoners dance in a wave of nostalgia as they gather in their local east end pub in east London, England. Union Jack flags are everywhere - and even on a singer's acoustic guitar - as they remember the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
    VE_day_anniversary04-06-05-1995_1_1.jpg
  • Elderly ladies wave union jack flags and enjoy an afternoon of nostalgia in their local east end pub in east London, remembering the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
    VE_day_anniversary03-06-05-1995_1_1.jpg
  • Elderly ladies wave union jack flags and enjoy an afternoon of nostalgia in their local east end pub in east London, remembering the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
    VE_day_anniversary02-06-05-1995_1_1.jpg
  • While crowds wave Union Jack flags a re-enactment soldier shows a youngster wearing a WW2 costume how to use a Thompson sub-machine gun - remembering the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
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  • Crowds wave Union Jack flags and gather in London's Hyde Park to remember the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
    VE_day_anniversary06-06-05-1995_1_1.jpg
  • During a street party in London’s East End, the young men have decided to parade outside with their flag to show their devotion to their local club. One reaches down to pick up a patriotic hat during the celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. West Ham was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current Boleyn Ground stadium and will take over the 2012 Olympic stadium. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well being.
    VE_day_anniversary01-06-05-1995_1_1.jpg
  • Morris dancers gather outside Parliament to protest against the early May bank holiday being moved back four days in 2020 to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day on the 23rd July 2019 in London in the United Kingdom.
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  • Morris dancers gather outside Parliament to protest against the early May bank holiday being moved back four days in 2020 to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day on the 23rd July 2019 in London in the United Kingdom.
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  • Morris dancers gather outside Parliament to protest against the early May bank holiday being moved back four days in 2020 to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day on the 23rd July 2019 in London in the United Kingdom.
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  • Morris dancers gather outside Parliament to protest against the early May bank holiday being moved back four days in 2020 to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day on the 23rd July 2019 in London in the United Kingdom.
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  • Morris dancers gather outside Parliament to protest against the early May bank holiday being moved back four days in 2020 to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day on the 23rd July 2019 in London in the United Kingdom.
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  • Morris dancers gather outside Parliament to protest against the early May bank holiday being moved back four days in 2020 to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day on the 23rd July 2019 in London in the United Kingdom.
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  • Morris dancers gather outside Parliament to protest against the early May bank holiday being moved back four days in 2020 to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day on the 23rd July 2019 in London in the United Kingdom.
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  • A teenage boy tries the sights of a WW2 sten gun during 1995 VE Day 50th anniversary celebrations in London. Picking up the replica weapon, the boy takes aim along the barrel of the gun, pretending to shoot an unseen enemy. Wearing military clothing and a hat with union jack colours plus flag in a back pocket, he plays the soldier at a time of remembrance of those killed during wartime. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
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  • The Town of Ramsgate pub in Wapping, closed up due to Coronavirus and decked out in Union Jack flags, patriotic in support of VE Day as lockdown continues and people observe the stay at home message in the capital on 11th May 2020 in London, England, United Kingdom. Coronavirus or Covid-19 is a new respiratory illness that has not previously been seen in humans. While much or Europe has been placed into lockdown, the UK government has now announced a slight relaxation of the stringent rules as part of their long term strategy, and in particular social distancing.
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  • The Town of Ramsgate pub in Wapping, closed up due to Coronavirus and decked out in Union Jack flags, patriotic in support of VE Day as lockdown continues and people observe the stay at home message in the capital on 11th May 2020 in London, England, United Kingdom. Coronavirus or Covid-19 is a new respiratory illness that has not previously been seen in humans. While much or Europe has been placed into lockdown, the UK government has now announced a slight relaxation of the stringent rules as part of their long term strategy, and in particular social distancing.
    20200511_coronavirus town of ramsgat...jpg
  • The Town of Ramsgate pub in Wapping, closed up due to Coronavirus and decked out in Union Jack flags, patriotic in support of VE Day as lockdown continues and people observe the stay at home message in the capital on 11th May 2020 in London, England, United Kingdom. Coronavirus or Covid-19 is a new respiratory illness that has not previously been seen in humans. While much or Europe has been placed into lockdown, the UK government has now announced a slight relaxation of the stringent rules as part of their long term strategy, and in particular social distancing.
    20200511_coronavirus town of ramsgat...jpg
  • The Town of Ramsgate pub in Wapping, closed up due to Coronavirus and decked out in Union Jack flags, patriotic in support of VE Day as lockdown continues and people observe the stay at home message in the capital on 11th May 2020 in London, England, United Kingdom. Coronavirus or Covid-19 is a new respiratory illness that has not previously been seen in humans. While much or Europe has been placed into lockdown, the UK government has now announced a slight relaxation of the stringent rules as part of their long term strategy, and in particular social distancing.
    20200511_coronavirus town of ramsgat...jpg
  • The Town of Ramsgate pub in Wapping, closed up due to Coronavirus and decked out in Union Jack flags, patriotic in support of VE Day as lockdown continues and people observe the stay at home message in the capital on 11th May 2020 in London, England, United Kingdom. Coronavirus or Covid-19 is a new respiratory illness that has not previously been seen in humans. While much or Europe has been placed into lockdown, the UK government has now announced a slight relaxation of the stringent rules as part of their long term strategy, and in particular social distancing.
    20200511_coronavirus town of ramsgat...jpg
  • Children play on a UN armoured vehicle exhibited during 1995 VE Day 50th anniversary celebrations in London. Climbing on the top of the tank, the kids risk injury on the surface, with many sharp corners and places to fall from. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
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  • 1990s children play near a display of wartime Brits during 1995 VE Day 50th anniversary celebrations in London. Two girls wearing identical pink costumes with hearts stand near the poster of the happy wartime couple. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
    Uk_generations-06-05-1995_1.jpg
  • Elderly Londoners sing wartime songs during 1995 VE Day 50th anniversary street party in London's East End. The women open their mouths and belt out the tunes that they learned during wartime, helping them keep up morale during dark times during WW2. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
    street_party01-06-05-1995_1.jpg
  • A young child beneath large screen images showing childhood of a bygone era in Britain's history, on display at London's Royal Festival Hall on the Southbank. The child totters and explores, helping this young person to be stimulated with her surroundings, The images of children and families are seen backlit against outside light, an exhibition of Britain's past, celebrating the 70th anniversary weekend of VE Day, when Britons remembered the end of WW2, an age of austerity, rationing and hardship but when childhood was still an era of innocence.
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  • A young child beneath large screen images showing childhood of a bygone era in Britain's history, on display at London's Royal Festival Hall on the Southbank. A young mother shows her child what she can come and explore, helping the young person be stimulated with her surroundings, The images of children and families are seen backlit against outside light, an exhibition of Britain's past, celebrating the 70th anniversary weekend of VE Day, when Britons remembered the end of WW2, an age of austerity, rationing and hardship but when childhood was still an era of innocence.
    southbank_child01-07-05-2015_1.jpg
  • Londoners wave flags outside Buckingham Palace during 1995 VE Day 50th anniversary celebrations in London. The crowd of royalists have gathered outside the palace gates to sing their national anthem and wave their union jack flags. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
    flags_palace-06-05-1995_1.jpg
  • Patriotic Londoners sing wartime songs during 1995 VE Day 50th anniversary celebrations in London. Looking up at the Britons who are singing the words of the national anthem, they wave their small union jack flags in the summer air. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
    flags_women-06-05-1995_1.jpg
  • An elderly lady lies oddly on the grass surrounded by crowd of Britons out in Hyde Park to celebrate the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. As if awoken and surprised at being surrounded by a melee of people, the eccentric woman gives a disapproving stare at a passer-by. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
    VE_celebrations05-06-05-1995_1_1.jpg
  • Crowds wave Union Jack flags below lion of Buckingham Palace's Victoria Memorial during celebrations to commemorate the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. Waving masses of flags and shouting the national anthem in a way seldom performed in recent times this is the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
    VE_celebrations04-06-05-1995_1_1.jpg
  • name of their favourite football club. During a street party in London’s East End, the young men have decided to parade outside with their flag to show their devotion to their local club. One reaches down to pick up a patriotic hat during the celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 6th May 1995. West Ham was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current Boleyn Ground stadium and will take over the 2012 Olympic stadium. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well being.
    VE_celebrations01-06-05-1995_1_1.jpg
  • A portrait of a young man with a face painted with the English flag and the letters THFC Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, a north London club, a effort he has made during an outdoor party celebrating the 50th anniversary of VE Victory in Europe Day on 6th May 1995, in London, England. In the week near the anniversary date of May 8, 1945, when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Germany and peace was announced to tumultuous crowds across European cities, the British still go out of their way to honour those sacrificed and the realisation that peace was once again achieved. Street parties now – as they did in 1945 – played a large part in the country’s patriotic well-being.
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  • man is lying down on the steps of Royal Exchange opposite the Bank of England in the City of London, to take a nap under a mid-day sun in the heart of the capital’s financial district. A red double-decker Routemaster bus has stopped in a queue of traffic opposite with an advert for London buses saying ‘We’ve got to get this city to work’ but with tattoos on his arms and his forehead and wearing heavy army-style boots, he is clearly not on his way to a job and therefore out-of-place in this busy part of London. With arms folded and head resting on an unseasonal coat, the man is asleep and going nowhere.
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  • On the Friday May Bank Holiday in the UK and during the UKs Coronavirus pandemic lockdown, two women wearing home-made masks emerge from a branch of Lidl supermarket in Peckham, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
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  • On the Friday May Bank Holiday in the UK and during the UKs Coronavirus pandemic lockdown, two women wearing home-made masks emerge from a branch of Lidl supermarket in Peckham, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
    coronavirus_VE_Day-07-08-05-2020.jpg
  • On the Friday May Bank Holiday in the UK and during the UKs Coronavirus pandemic lockdown, two women wearing home-made masks emerge from a branch of Lidl supermarket in Peckham, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
    coronavirus_VE_Day-06-08-05-2020.jpg
  • On the Friday May Bank Holiday in the UK and during the UKs Coronavirus pandemic lockdown, two women wearing home-made masks emerge from a branch of Lidl supermarket in Peckham, on 8th May 2020, in London, England.
    coronavirus_VE_Day-03-08-05-2020.jpg
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