Victory in Europe celebrations, 
May 1945 (page 1 of 2) 
(NRS reference: NRAS 4107/10 p.21)

Transcript:

MAY 1945

Mon 7th:- This was a day of great expectations and waiting
in Britain, as it had been announced over the Radio
that Churchill would be speaking at anytime to
announce the end of the war with Germany, which
had already been broadcast from from Germany. It was
later announced that he would not speak until
tomorrow at 3P.M. and that tomorrow would be regarded
as the first V.E. (victory in Europe) day. The rejoicing
started after that, and some of the bonfires which
had been built in readiness were lit and a dance
was held in the welfare Hall. Most workers would be
on holiday during the next two days.

Tues 8th 1st V.E. Day Holiday:- I heard
Prime Minister Churchill speaking on the wireless
at 3P.M. when he gave his long awaited and
eagerly expected statement about the surrender
of Germany. He announced that the war
with Germany was over and that Germany had
given in to unconditional surrender. It was
a day of great rejoicing in every town and
village in Britainand many stirring scenes
were witnessed. In Stoneyburn Bonfires were
lit in every street at night and crowds
gathered round them and sang into the
wee sma hours, and a victory dance was