Banbury Amazon Armed Forces Veterans, James Alexander, Chris Smithson, (Banbury Royal British Legion chairman and Poppy Appeal organiser), Bruce Lornie, laying a wreath to commemorate VE Day 75 at the Alcan Memorial Garden in Banbury. They were complying with site rules on social distancing and wore mandatory PPE. The memorial garden serves as a reminder and tribute to those that used to work at the Alley and served during WWII, who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The site was a major part of the war effort diversifying to produce rolled sheet aluminium for WWII fighter planes. Amazon now occupies the site delivering goods throughout the lockdown to households in the wider area. (photo with permission from Chris Smithson)Banbury Amazon Armed Forces Veterans, James Alexander, Chris Smithson, (Banbury Royal British Legion chairman and Poppy Appeal organiser), Bruce Lornie, laying a wreath to commemorate VE Day 75 at the Alcan Memorial Garden in Banbury. They were complying with site rules on social distancing and wore mandatory PPE. The memorial garden serves as a reminder and tribute to those that used to work at the Alley and served during WWII, who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The site was a major part of the war effort diversifying to produce rolled sheet aluminium for WWII fighter planes. Amazon now occupies the site delivering goods throughout the lockdown to households in the wider area. (photo with permission from Chris Smithson)
Banbury Amazon Armed Forces Veterans, James Alexander, Chris Smithson, (Banbury Royal British Legion chairman and Poppy Appeal organiser), Bruce Lornie, laying a wreath to commemorate VE Day 75 at the Alcan Memorial Garden in Banbury. They were complying with site rules on social distancing and wore mandatory PPE. The memorial garden serves as a reminder and tribute to those that used to work at the Alley and served during WWII, who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The site was a major part of the war effort diversifying to produce rolled sheet aluminium for WWII fighter planes. Amazon now occupies the site delivering goods throughout the lockdown to households in the wider area. (photo with permission from Chris Smithson)

Photos: How the Banbury area marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day in lockdown

Residents marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day with parties - while sticking to the social distancing rules of course, during these times of lockdown.
By Matt Elofson
Published 11th May 2020, 15:40 BST
Updated 11th May 2020, 15:42 BST

Despite lockdown, streets across Banburyshire celebrated the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday (May 8) and over the whole bank holiday weekend. Many fell silent for two minutes at 11am to pay their respects to those who lost their lives during the wars. Here are some off the photos you sent in to us. Some people dressed in war time era clothing to celebrate, others held street parties at a safe distance and many families posed for celebratory pictures.

As a symbol of its gratitude to those who fought at home and abroad during the second world war, South Northamptonshire Council bathed its Towcester offices in an array of red, white and blue lights for a short time during the early hours of VE Day.

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As a symbol of its gratitude to those who fought at home and abroad during the second world war, South Northamptonshire Council bathed its Towcester offices in an array of red, white and blue lights for a short time during the early hours of VE Day.

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The Harris family celebrate VE Day in Kineton (pictured Ryan, Kaitlynn, Brayden, Ginevra, William and Penny Harris.)

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The Harris family celebrate VE Day in Kineton (pictured Ryan, Kaitlynn, Brayden, Ginevra, William and Penny Harris.)

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Banbury couple Paul and Lynda Gold dressed as evacuees to mark the VE Day celebrations

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Banbury couple Paul and Lynda Gold dressed as evacuees to mark the VE Day celebrations

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Beargarden Road Banbury with Cadet Cameron Southam of 1460 Squadron Banbury

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Beargarden Road Banbury with Cadet Cameron Southam of 1460 Squadron Banbury

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