Tucking into cakes at Childhaven Nursery's street party are Matthew Brown, Katie Doubtfire with mum Eileen, Cleo Sayers, Samantha Gray and nursery nurse Tracey Anderson. | jpimedia

placeholder image — Tucking into cakes at Childhaven Nursery's street party are Matthew Brown, Katie Doubtfire with mum Eileen, Cleo Sayers, Samantha Gray and nursery nurse Tracey Anderson. | jpimedia

35 photos from VE Day parties in 1995 in Scarborough and Filey ... see who you recognise

By Steve Bambridge

Published 7th May 2020, 12:28 BST

Updated 7th May 2020, 12:30 BST

As the nation marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day, although doing so while in lockdown, here's a look back at the last major commemoration of those joyous events.

These photos are from 1995, 50 years on from the momentous ending of the War in Europe. There were events galore, from dances and school and street parties, to remembrance services and concerts.

The Scarborough Evening News gave huge coverage to the celebrations ... enjoy these photos from our team of photographers.

17. VE in 1995

Looking forward to the Harley Street party. | jpimedia

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18. VE in 1995

Waving the flags for Land of Hope and Glory at A Night To Remember concert at Scarborough Spa. | jpimedia

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19. VE in 1945

Thomas Davies, front, waves the flags at the Oakville Avenue street party. | jpimedia

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20. VE in 1995

Great fun at the Clark Street party. | jpimedia

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35 photos from VE Day parties in 1995 in Scarborough and Filey ... see who you recognise

As the nation marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day, although doing so while in lockdown, here's a look back at the last major commemoration of those joyous events.

17. VE in 1995

18. VE in 1995

19. VE in 1945

20. VE in 1995

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