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Tag: DB1124_37

VE Day Street Party, 1945

This photograph shows a street party taking place in St Paul’s Street, Brighton. It was held to celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) Day, which marked the end of the Second World War in Europe. What were they eating? Street parties like this were held throughout the UK, but with food rationing in place the catering… Continue reading VE Day Street Party, 1945

Published 8 May 2020
Categorised as Collections, Local History, Photographs Tagged DB1124_37

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