A photograph of a VE Day street party snapped eight decades ago has been recreated on the same spot by local residents. On 8 May 1945, Britain rejoiced when Germany surrendered, bringing to an end the war in Europe. To celebrate, street parties were held up and down the country including on Florence Street in Gorse hill, Swindon.

Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech, a military procession, a flypast and street parties are part of the build-up to 8 May