Photos: Streets across Banburyshire celebrated the 75th anniversary of VE Day despite lockdown

Here are a few photos of people who celebrated across Banburyshire - send us your VE Day celebrations photos to [email protected].
By Matt Elofson
Published 10th May 2020, 11:40 BST
Updated 10th May 2020, 11:42 BST
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Despite lockdown, streets across Banburyshire celebrated the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday (May 8) and over the whole bank holiday weekend.

Pictured here is Karen Dann and Andrew Fitchett, who dressed up for the celebratory occasion in the village of Ratley.

Others held street parties at a safe distance.

Karen Dann and Andrew Fitchett, dressed in clothes reflecting the era for the celebrations in the village ofRatley.Karen Dann and Andrew Fitchett, dressed in clothes reflecting the era for the celebrations in the village ofRatley.
Karen Dann and Andrew Fitchett, dressed in clothes reflecting the era for the celebrations in the village ofRatley.
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And other families posed for photos to mark the anniversary.

We would love to see more of your photos from the Banburyshire VE Day celebrations - please send your photos to [email protected]

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Beki Stacey with her 5-year-old daughter at centre on Mckeevor Place for their celebratory street party at a safe distanceBeki Stacey with her 5-year-old daughter at centre on Mckeevor Place for their celebratory street party at a safe distance
Beki Stacey with her 5-year-old daughter at centre on Mckeevor Place for their celebratory street party at a safe distance

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