Veterans, dignitaries and the public gathered at Hartlepool war memorial on Thursday morning for a short wreath laying ceremony.
Other activities have also been taking place across the town.
1. Good turnout
The VE Day ceremony at Hartlepool's War Memorial on Thursday morning. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Standard bearer
Numerous ex-service associations supported the Hartlepool ceremony. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Veterans fall in
The day marked 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Wreath laying
The Ceremonial Mayor of Hartlepool Carole Thompson and Royal British Legion's Julie Radcliffe laid poppy wreaths. Photo: Stu Norton
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