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VE Day
The celebrations in London at the end of World War II in Europe, as reported by the BBC.
On 8 May 1945, hundreds of thousands of Londoners took to the streets to celebrate the end of World War II in Europe. BBC correspondents captured the scenes of joy across the city - from the East End to Piccadilly Circus. This special programme is a compilation of BBC reports from VE Day.
PHOTO: Londoners dancing on VE Day (Getty Images)
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Fri 8 May 201518:50GMT
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