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:
101. VE Day street party
The barbeque in full swing on Duncan Road. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
102. VE Day street party
Victory Morris Men on Duncan Road. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
103. VE Day street party
Freddie, 5, was also celebrating his birthday at the Craneswater Avenue street party. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
104. VE Day street party
Beatrice, 10, Barnaby, 5, Anna, 9, Freddie, 5, Henry, 10, Lotte, 11, and Lottie, 11, at the Craneswater Avenue street party. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute