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What a fantastic photo, thanks for posting it. This is what communities were all about, they all look as if they're enjoying the street party.

This photo is already on the site Under PLACES ALBERT STREET Its the V.E. day party

Ron it is on but under Street scenes. there seems to be confusion whether it is VE or VJ Day. Can anyone confirm? My money is on VE (Victory In Europe) not VJ (victory In - 0ver? - Japan.

John I think people in general were in a more joyous mood, in respect of V.E. Day. It was much closer to home, and the finish of blackouts, etc. The dropping of the atom bomb made people reflect, the world of the future, and its possible consequences. A great many lives were lost in Japan, but in contrast, many thousands of allied lives were spared, in the shortening of the war. So in my humble opinion, I would suggest it is the celebration of V.E. Day.

Albert, thanks for the information. Like you I would say it was VE day celebration. My dad was in the Royal Navy from enlisting at 18 to demob. He never talked about much during this time I guess it was mostly too painful. He was at the D Day operations protecting the troops and bombarding the Nazi defenses.

God bless your dad John, and those other lads involved in that battle. We owe them more than words can express. At the end of May, 1944, I was only an ten year old schoolboy. I saw many army lorries passing through Spring View, Wigan, bumper, to bumper, Each lorry loaded with soldiers, many also pulling field guns. The convey carried on, in excess of thirty six hours, travelling south. At the time it wasn't known that D. Day was about to start. It was pouring with rain. The convoy also consisted of many tank transporters. Reading the true account of the battle, so very many gallant lives were lost, in the cause of freedom.

my gran right hand side of table stood up 5th down were the dog is her name was doris simm we lived at number 6 she past away in 1970

hi carl just seen auntie doris in the photo. iv looked at this photo many times but never spotted her. thanks for pointing her out

hi jean great pic not seen you for ages a had to look to spot her