Metro relives VE Day 1945 celebrations – as it happened

80 years ago today – May 8 – the United Kingdom went through one of the most momentous days in its history.

The country marked Victory in Europe after Germany surrendered to the Allies on May 7 after almost six years of brutal war on the continent.

It was a day full of national political events, as well as close-knit community celebrations.

Below, Metro takes us back in time to May 8 1945, where we will report on VE Day as if it was happening live.