VE Day Celebrations, Grays.9 May 1945.

     "We may allow ourselves a brief period of rejoicing; but let us not forget for a moment the toil and efforts that lie ahead. Japan, with all her treachery and greed, remains unsubdued. The injury she has inflicted on Great Britain, the United States, and other countries, and her detestable cruelties, call for justice and retribution. We must now devote all our strength and resources to the completion of our task, both at home and abroad. Advance, Britannia! Long live the cause of freedom! God save the King!"- Sir Winston Churchill 1945.

 The Victory in Europe Celebrations of Blackshots Lane, Brookmans Avenue and Ashley Gardens on the 9th May 1945. The children at the centre are brother and sister, Terry Tyler and Maureen Tyler, the boy to the right wearing the Union Jack is their cousin Richard Rate.

The V.E. Celebrations in Exmouth Road, Grays.

Photograph sent By Patricia Hartlebury, the girl standing on the chair, being held by her Aunt. Sitting next to her is John who she was to marry 14 years later.

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