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.

25. VE in 1995

Claire Griffiths, front left, and other residents of Moorland Road. | jpimedia

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26. VE in 1995

Cheers from the residents of Hawthorne Walk, Eastfield. | jpimedia

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27. VE in 1995

Director Maggie North gives some tips to James Naylor at the Filey Amateur Variety Association concert. | jpimedia

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28. VE in 1995

Jackie Alden, 13, goes back in time with her identity card and ration book. | 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.

25. VE in 1995

26. VE in 1995

27. VE in 1995

28. VE in 1995

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