Peace VE Day Celebrations

At 3pm on 8 May 1945, Prime Minister, Winston Churchill announced that the war in Europe would end at midnight. London erupted into a massive chorus of jubilation and celebration. Mr Churchill was greeted by huge cheering crowds wherever he went and the King was kept busy by a crowd outside Buckingham Palace who made him keep returning to the balcony to receive their accolades. Even his own daughters, escorted by Palace guards, joined the crowd in shouting for the King. All licensing laws in the capital were revoked for the evening and the celebrations went on well into the small hours. Our Picture Shows: Resident of an East End street celebrate the the annoucement of Victory in Europe with a street party. WW2 War Peace Celebrations Bunting Flags London Children Childhood VE Day May 1945 1940s ©Mirrorpix 8/5/1945 Greenwell ggreenwellsc VE Day street celebrations bunting flags union jack flag lafrssapr05 2504. Image supplied by Buy Iconic Newspaper Photos at - Mirror-Photos.co.uk

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