Residents of Dakins Road in Leigh 1945 celebrate the war is over on VE Day.Residents of Dakins Road in Leigh 1945 celebrate the war is over on VE Day.
Residents of Dakins Road in Leigh 1945 celebrate the war is over on VE Day.

RETRO GALLERY: A look back at VE Day celebrations from years gone by

We look into our photo archives and see how Wiganers have celebrated VE Day in previous years
By Michelle Adamson
Published 7th May 2020, 11:28 BST
Updated 7th May 2020, 11:30 BST

As the 75th anniversary of VE Day is upon us, we look back at celebrations over the years in the Wigan borough.

Crowds wave their flags as the VE Day parade passes in Standish, 2005.

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Crowds wave their flags as the VE Day parade passes in Standish, 2005.

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Lawrence Powers, 87, standard bearer for the Royal British Legion pictured at an event in Wigan town centre to mark VE Day.

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Lawrence Powers, 87, standard bearer for the Royal British Legion pictured at an event in Wigan town centre to mark VE Day.

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VE Day celebrations at St John's Church Pemberton 2015.

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VE Day celebrations at St John's Church Pemberton 2015.

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A VE Day party in Langdale Avenue, Wigan, in 1945.

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A VE Day party in Langdale Avenue, Wigan, in 1945.

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