Communities along the Yorkshire Coast are marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, on Saturday, with special events including a concert in Scarborough and a vintage fair and evening celebration in East Ayton.
On Saturday at the Hub, at the Summit, on St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, there are narrated war-time stories from 80 years ago.
Scarborough Sea Cadets will read aloud thrilling adventures of lucky escapes and celebrations, together with narrator Nick Taylor.
There's a singalong, with the Scarborough Wellbeing Choir and Scarborough Concert Band.
The Cadets' corps of drums will close the event in a 'sunset ceremony'.
Former Scarborough mayor Tom Fox says it's important that young people learn about the Second World War:
There's also a full programme of VE Day events with the Jubilee Fair in East Ayton.
People are encouraged to dress in 1940s clothing.
Jubilee committee member Chris Bailey says there's entertainment all the way through to the evening:


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