Socially distanced VE Day celebrations in Winkney Road, Hampden Park, organised by Gemma Collumbell. Gemma is pictured here outside her home with her daughter. SUS-201105-101942001Socially distanced VE Day celebrations in Winkney Road, Hampden Park, organised by Gemma Collumbell. Gemma is pictured here outside her home with her daughter. SUS-201105-101942001
Socially distanced VE Day celebrations in Winkney Road, Hampden Park, organised by Gemma Collumbell. Gemma is pictured here outside her home with her daughter. SUS-201105-101942001 | Other 3rd Party

How Eastbourne marked VE Day in pictures

By Julia Northcott
Published 11th May 2020, 12:06 BST
On Friday May 8, people in Eastbourne and the surrounding area marked VE Day at home with tea, cake and bunting.

The celebrations were muted due to the coronavirus lockdown and social distancing, but no less heartfelt.

Here is a selection of readers’ pictures of how the town commemorated the 75th anniversary of World War Two coming to an end in Europe.

Jean Comber, 89 celebrating with daugther Pauline Hammond in Hampden PArk. SUS-201105-103457001

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Jean Comber, 89 celebrating with daugther Pauline Hammond in Hampden PArk. SUS-201105-103457001 | Other 3rd Party

Tracey and Tony Hayes having afternoon tea in Upper Kings Drive. SUS-201105-104014001

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Tracey and Tony Hayes having afternoon tea in Upper Kings Drive. SUS-201105-104014001 | Other 3rd Party

Socially distanced VE Day street party in Oak Tree Way, Hailsham. SUS-201105-104735001

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Socially distanced VE Day street party in Oak Tree Way, Hailsham. SUS-201105-104735001 | Other 3rd Party

Socially distanced VE Day street party in Oak Tree Way, Hailsham. SUS-201105-104952001

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Socially distanced VE Day street party in Oak Tree Way, Hailsham. SUS-201105-104952001 | Other 3rd Party

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