The 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War will be marked in 2025.
The people of Wearside celebrated all those years ago by dancing and by packing into the streets near the Town Hall.
They wanted to hear the news for themselves and the Sunderland Echo was there to capture their joy.
In the week when Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said this year's anniversary offers "important opportunities for communities to come together", we look back at Sunderland and the celebrations of 1945.
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5. Preparing for a new future
Sunderland girls in training at the Old Eye Infirmary in Stockton Road in 1945. The building was taken over that year by a firm of tailors to prepare key personnel for their new clothing factory on Wearside. | se
6. Entering the port
Wearside people got a close-up look at a U-boat when one was brought into Sunderland in July 1945. | se
7. They can't hide the smiles
Sunderland people enjoying their VE Day holiday with smiles and cheers for Victory in 1945. Photo: SE
8. A chance to dance
Dancing in Mowbray Park on VE Day in May 1945. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo