Scores turn out for beacon ceremony to honour 80th anniversary of VE Day

Poignant beacon lighting was a fitting end to VE Day 80th anniversary in Inverclyde

A poignant beacon-lighting ceremony proved a fitting end to Inverclyde commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Windermere Lake Cruises marks VE Day 80 with a moving lakeside beacon tribute

Windermere Lake Cruises illuminated Windermere with a special VE Day 80 cruise, honouring eight decades of peace since the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Scores turn out for beacon ceremony to honour 80th anniversary of VE Day

A beacon lighting ceremony held in Southampton marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Beacons lit in stunning display to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Bells were rung and beacons lit across the UK to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day – and Wiltshire communities were among those to pay tribute.

Stunning beacon lighting in Flintshire to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

The event took place in Bagillt on Thursday evening

In 15 pictures: Beacon lit in Hastings to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

The beacon on the East Hill was lit on Thursday night as part of the national celebrations to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.