It was 77 years ago today that the Second World War came to an end and thousands of people gathered outside the Town Hall to officially hear the news.
A Sunderland Echo photographer was there to capture it all on film and here are 8 reminders of a remarkable day.
5. Any vantage point was a good one
They even climbed lamp posts to get a better view of the celebrations. Photo: se
6. V for Victory
Cheering Wearsiders outside the Town Hall at 1am. Photo: SE
7. A day to remember
V J Day in Sunderland. Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. War was over
Spectators giving the victory sign on VJ Day. Photo: SE