Looking back at Bristol in 1945 when people 'danced in the streets'

VE Day 1945 live: World wakes up to victory after Germany surrenders

7am: World wakes up to victory after Germany surrenders to the Allies (Picture: Getty) 80 years ago today – May 8 – the United Kingdom went through one of the most momentous days in its history. The country marked Victory in Europe after Germany surrendered to the Allies on May 7 after almost six years of brutal war on the continent. It was a day full of national political events, as well as close-knit community celebrations. Below, Metro takes …

Looking back at Bristol in 1945 when people 'danced in the streets'

Archived reports reveal the emotion of the momentous VE Day as it happened

VE Day as it happened live in 1945 as Brits celebrated end of WW2 in Europe

As the country marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, follow our unique live blog to relive the key events and images from the day as it happened hour-by-hour

Black Women in World War Two – Untold Stories - African Voice Newspaper

By Iyamide Thomas, Historical Researcher and African Voice Ambassador On 8th May 2025, the Nation commemorates the 80th anniversary of ‘Victory in Europe’ (VE ) Day, when the German Army offered a complete and unconditional surrender to the Allied Forces, ending World War 2 (WW2) in Europe. (The war completely ended in August 1945 when […]

VE Day: The End Of WWII In Europe - Labour Heartlands

The Day that Changed the World: Remembering VE Day 1945 May 8th, 1945, will forever be etched in the collective consciousness of those who bore witness to it, the indelible mark of VE (Victory in Europe) Day. It signified the long-awaited culmination of an arduous struggle spanning nearly six years, a war that exacted a devastating toll, claiming the lives of millions, laying waste to homes, families, and cities, and subjecting entire nations to…