How did London celebrate VE Day and the end of the Second World War in 1945? - Today will see military parades, tea parties, and church services, but how did Londoners celebrate VE Day in 1945?

Plus, today (May 6) in a country-wide celebration buildings across the UK are going to be lit up in red, white and blue to remember the day Germany surrendered to the Allies in 1945. Set your alarms – the displays will all light up at 9pm sharp, after it gets dark.

People are being invited to take part in further events to mark 80 years since VE Day across the island this weekend. The occasion commemorates victory in Europe and the end of nearly six years of war on 8 May 1945,