More pictures from Sunderland as city celebrates landmark VE Day

Social distancing did not prevent from Sunderland from marking VE Day with a splash of colour both during the day and at night.

By Gavin Ledwith

Published 9th May 2020, 18:18 BST

Updated 10th May 2020, 13:10 BST

Here’s another batch of party pictures as well as photographs of city landmarks bathed in red, white and blue after dark courtesy of Sunderland City Council. Our previous photo gallery marking the 75th anniversary celebrations is here.

1. In-spiring

The Northern Spire. Photo: North News and Pictures

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2. The Queen of Murton

Meet the Queen of Murton - Joan Strong. Photo: Other 3rd Party

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3. Glowing tribute

Penshaw Monument. Photo: North News and Pictures

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4. Let there be light

Keel Square bathed in colour to mark VE Day. Photo: North News and Pictures

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