Women and children beam with victory signs on VE Day 75 years ago
By Steve Deeks
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 7th May 2020, 21:56 GMT
A LARGE tea party was enjoyed by residents of Crofton Avenue in Portsmouth for VE Day 75 years ago.
Dennis Shrubsole’s picture captures the joy of people celebrating the momentous moment in history.
VE Day in Crofton Avenue Portsmouth 75 years ago
Picture; Courtesy of Dennis Shrubsole | Other 3rd Party
Women and children – who made up the majority of the party with many men still away – are seen smiling and holding up two fingers as a ‘V’ to signify victory.
Memories of that poignant day will be evoked once again 75 years on.
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