VE Day 80th anniversary: Looking back at VE celebrations in Halifax and Calderdale over the years

By Abigail Kellett

Published 8th May 2025, 06:00 BST

As people across the UK celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day we take a look back at how Calderdale has celebrated over the years.

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VE Day Celebrations in Southgate, Halifax in 1945.

1. VE Day

VE Day Celebrations in Southgate, Halifax in 1945. Photo: Evening Courier, Halifax

VE Day party at the Brigg Royd Friendship Club, Ripponden back in 2005.

2. VE Day

VE Day party at the Brigg Royd Friendship Club, Ripponden back in 2005. Photo: Charles Round

Children celebrate VE Day at All Saints' School, Halifax back in 2005.

3. VE Day

Children celebrate VE Day at All Saints' School, Halifax back in 2005. Photo: Charles Round

Staff at Porfolio Designs, Elland, with VE Day bunting back in 2005.

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Staff at Porfolio Designs, Elland, with VE Day bunting back in 2005. Photo: Charles Round

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