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.
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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
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Socially distanced VE Day celebrations in Winkney Road, Hampden Park, organised by Gemma Collumbell. SUS-201105-102413001 | Other 3rd Party
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Socially distanced VE Day celebrations in Winkney Road, Hampden Park, organised by Gemma Collumbell. SUS-201105-102252001 | Other 3rd Party
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Socially distanced VE Day celebrations in Winkney Road, Hampden Park, organised by Gemma Collumbell. Here is Tom in his Navy uniform. SUS-201105-102519001 | Other 3rd Party
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Pauline Hammond from Hampden Park celebrating with afternoon tea . SUS-201105-103024001 | Other 3rd Party
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Jean Comber, 89 celebrating with daugther Pauline Hammond in Hampden PArk. SUS-201105-103457001 | Other 3rd Party
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Tracey and Tony Hayes having afternoon tea in Upper Kings Drive. SUS-201105-104014001 | Other 3rd Party
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Socially distanced VE Day street party in Oak Tree Way, Hailsham. SUS-201105-104735001 | Other 3rd Party
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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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Socially distanced VE Day street party in Oak Tree Way, Hailsham. SUS-201105-105408001 | Other 3rd Party
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Socially distanced VE Day street party in Oak Tree Way, Hailsham. SUS-201105-105558001 | Other 3rd Party
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Alan Cooper, ex Coldstream Guards band 1963 to 1981, in Upper Horsebridge, Hailsham. SUS-201105-105828001 | Other 3rd Party
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Ve Day in Lottbridge Drive, Hampden Park, by Kevin Vine. SUS-201105-114018001 | Other 3rd Party
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Roger Blackwell, in Greenleaf Gardens, Polegate, decorated the front of his house for VE DAy. SUS-201105-114447001 | Other 3rd Party