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On the 8th of May 1945, Londoners took to the streets to celebrate the end of the Second World War in Europe.

On the 8th of May 1945, hundreds of thousands of Londoners took to the streets to celebrate the end of the Second World War in Europe.

麻豆社 correspondents captured the scenes of joy across the city - from the East End to Piccadilly Circus.

This programme is made up of material from the 麻豆社 Archives recorded on VE Day in 1945.

Producer: Simon Watts

Photo: Londoners dancing on VE Day (Getty Images)

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