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.

Members of the Women's Land Army march up Queen Street in Newton Abbot as part of the victory parade (MDA)

Street party in Spencer Road, Newton Abbot (MDA)

Victory party for residents of Chudleigh Road and Greenbank in Kingsteignton (MDA)

Street party in progress at Highweek (MDA)