The entire city turned into one huge street party as thousands of people celebrated VE Day over the bank holiday weekend. Residents pulled out all of the stops as they hosted sensational parties and thousands of people flocked to the annual St Mary’s Fayre which was also celebrating the 80th anniversary.
Victory in Europe Day, known as VE Day, is the annual day of celebration of the Allies accepting Germany's unconditional surrender during World War II and this year it will take place on Thursday, May 8.
Take a look at 106 fabulously patriotic pictures of people celebrating VE Day:
97. VE Day street party
A decorated house on Burbidge Road. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
98. VE Day street party
Paul Woolf, director of the Mary Rose, at the Burbidge Road VE Day street party. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
99. VE Day street party
Henry, 4, with his dad on Duncan Road. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
100. VE Day street party
The residents of Craneswater Avenue at their VE Day street party. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute