VE Day: How Wakefield folk celebrated the 75th anniversary last yearVE Day: How Wakefield folk celebrated the 75th anniversary last year
VE Day: How Wakefield folk celebrated the 75th anniversary last year

VE Day: How Wakefield folk celebrated the 75th anniversary last year

There was a real party atmosphere in Wakefield on May 8 2020 as people joined together to celebrate the 75th annivesary of VE Day, marking peace in Europe after the Second World War.
By Leanne Clarke
Published 7th May 2021, 12:37 BST
Updated 7th May 2021, 12:39 BST

Streets across the district were covered with bunting and balloons as people recreated the spirit of May 8 1945 - while sticking to the coronavirus lockdown rules.

Kerry Kezza Lou Mabbley said: "Afternoon tea complete with superhero plates and house and garden decorated with homemade decorations."

5. Superhero

Kerry Kezza Lou Mabbley said: "Afternoon tea complete with superhero plates and house and garden decorated with homemade decorations."

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Jane Walton said: "We have had a great time on Medlock Road in Horbury."

6. Smiles

Jane Walton said: "We have had a great time on Medlock Road in Horbury."

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Leanne Short; "A VE Day tea party, dropped some of this off to some neighbours' doorsteps."

7. Delicious

Leanne Short; "A VE Day tea party, dropped some of this off to some neighbours' doorsteps."

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Abbie Moore said: "Garden parties with a resident DJ to entertain us all."

8. Entertainment

Abbie Moore said: "Garden parties with a resident DJ to entertain us all."

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