VE Day in pictures: Oxfordshire marks anniversary

by Nolan

Memorial services and celebrations were held across Oxfordshire on Thursday marking 80 years since VE Day.

Hundreds of people took part in processions, parades, afternoon teas and concerts throughout the day.

A two-minute silence at midday marked the anniversary of the end of the war in Europe and, after dark, beacons were lit across the UK.

In Witney, people danced in the street while in Chipping Norton residents joined in singing at an afternoon tea at the town hall.

Banbury Town Council
The centre of Banbury was transformed into a street party for VE Day
Bicester Town Council
Military enthusiasts brought their vehicles along to Bicester's VE Day events
Thame Town Council
Thame's entertainment came in the form of Ross Hardman and the Thame Concert Band
Witney Town Council
Witney's town crier Jean Postlethwaite-Dixon announced the nation's official cry from a window in the Corn Exchange
Bicester Town Council
Bicester Town Council hosted events at Garth Park including a military parade and music
Chipping Norton Town Council
Chipping Norton Town Council hosted a series of "sing-song" events and afternoon tea at the town hall
People danced in the street outside Witney's Corn Exchange

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