A scene of sheer relief for these Sunderland people who celebrated VE Day by dancing in Mowbray Park.A scene of sheer relief for these Sunderland people who celebrated VE Day by dancing in Mowbray Park.
A scene of sheer relief for these Sunderland people who celebrated VE Day by dancing in Mowbray Park.

Remarkable scenes from Sunderland on VE Day - take a look at these 75-year-old photos

The war in Europe was over and look at the remarkable images which were taken in Sunderland in 1945.

We have selected 13 images from Wearside and they were all taken on and around VE Day.

Overjoyed people, who had endured years of bombing and hardship, danced in the parks.

Others headed for the seaside and enjoyed the May sunshine, knowing that war had ended.

Take a look at these images from one of the most momentous days in history.