VE Day celebrations in Leeds after city's key role in World War Two

By Mark Lavery
Published 4th May 2020, 11:45 BST
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Victory in Europe Day celebrations in Leeds were well-earned after the city's workers made an enormous contribution to the war effort.

Ahead of the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday May 8, the YEP has been looking back at the contribution Leeds made during World War Two and the impact the conflict had on the city and it's residents.

On May 8 1945, the people of Leeds took to the streets to celebrate VE Day after schools closed and workers were given a holiday.

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