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The celebrations in London at the end of World War II in Europe, as reported by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.

On 8 May 1945, hundreds of thousands of Londoners took to the streets to celebrate the end of World War II in Europe. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ correspondents captured the scenes of joy across the city - from the East End to Piccadilly Circus. This special programme is a compilation of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ reports from VE Day.

PHOTO: Londoners dancing on VE Day (Getty Images)

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Fri 8 May 2015 18:50GMT
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online

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