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. Land Army members march up Queen Street in Newton Abbot as part of the victory parade
Members of the Women's Land Army march up Queen Street in Newton Abbot as part of the victory parade (MDA)
VE Day celebrations from May 1945. Street party in Spencer Road, Newton Abbot
Street party in Spencer Road, Newton Abbot (MDA)
VE Day celebrations from May 1945. Victory party for residents of Chudleigh Road and Greenbank in Kingsteignton
Victory party for residents of Chudleigh Road and Greenbank in Kingsteignton (MDA)
VE Day celebrations from May 1945. Street party in progress at Highweek
Street party in progress at Highweek (MDA)