VE Day 80th Anniversary: Pictures show city in celebration over victory in Europe.
Sheffield residents took to the streets 80 years ago this week to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe after six terrible years.
Bunting and flags were unfurled, trestle tables were dragged out into the street, precious rations were raided to create slap-up spreads, and many bonfires featured effigies of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.
These photos capture some of the VE Day celebrations from 80 years ago this week.
Starting today (Monday, May 5, 2025), Sheffield will host events and street parties to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
VE Day is officially on Thursday (May 8, 2025), but people are encouraged to commemorate the anniversary during today’s Bank Holiday.
1. Sheffield’s VE Day celebrations
These photos capture some of the VE Day celebrations from 80 years ago this week. For more information, please see the other pictures in the series.
2. Happy families
Proud looks on the faces of the adults as youngsters enjoy a VE Day street party in Brook Terrace, Grimesthorpe, Sheffield | Submitted
3. Grimesthorpe celebrations
More pictures of families celebrating on Brook Terrace, Grimesthorpe, Sheffield | Submitted
4. Hanging Hitler
In May 1945, Hitler ‘hangs out’ amid the festivities in the Thomas Firth and John Brown engineers’ tool room, dominated by the female workforce. (JPIMedia photo: Sheffield Newspapers).
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