With May 8 marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day following the formal acceptance by the Allies of Germany's unconditional surrender on Tuesday, May 8 1945, here’s a look back to 80 years ago for a snapshot of the celebrations in the area at the time.

VE Day celebrations from May 1945. Street party in Newton Abbot town centre
Street party in Newton Abbot town centre (MDA)
VE Day celebrations from May 1945. Street party in Ashburton's North Street
Street party in Ashburton's North Street (MDA)
VE Day celebrations from May 1945. Preparations for a victory bonfire in Ashburton
Preparations for a victory bonfire in Ashburton (MDA)
VE Day celebrations from May 1945. Street party in Alexandra Terrace, Newton Abbot
Street party in Alexandra Terrace, Newton Abbot (MDA)