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.
We want your family’s memories of VE Day in 1945 and you can share them by emailing [email protected]
9. Life in Grindon
American houses in Grindon in December 1945. Does this bring back memories? | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
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