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TOTTENHAM'S STREET PARTIES -80th ANNIVERSARY V.E DAY (1945 -2025) |
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TOTTENHAM'S STREET PARTIES -80th ANNIVERSARY V.E DAY (1945 -2025) |
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and cities across the nation the residents of Tottenham celebrated in the streets for
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of the most memorable occasions in the 2oth Century. The end of hostilities in WW2 and the
Victory in Europe (V.E DAY) celebrations in 1945 Here are few photographs that capture these moments in Tottenham's history. Should you have any photographs from your streets then please do get in touch and let us have copies to add to the collection. BE SURE TO SCROLL THOUGH TO THE END WHERE YOU WILL FIND THE ORIGINAL NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FROM 8th MAY 1945 |
WINSTON CHURCHILL'S
V.E DAY SPEECH - 8TH MAY 1945 |
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“THIS IS YOUR VICTORY”: V.E DAY SPEECH, MINISTRY OF HEALTH
BUILDING God bless you all. This is your victory, victory of the cause of freedom in every land. In all our long history we have never seen a greater day than this. Everyone, man or woman, has done their best. Everyone has tried, none have flinched. Neither the long years, nor the dangers, nor the fierce attacks of the enemy, have in any way weakened the unbending resolve of the British nation. God bless you all. |
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 See Memories Section below |
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 RANELAGH ROAD TOTTENHAM 1945 |
 SPRINGFIELD ROAD - TOTTENHAM - 1945 |
DERBY ROAD - TOTTENHAM - 1945 (Photograph - Jim Humberstone) |
 SPERLING ROAD - TOTTENHAM 1945 |
 SPERLING ROAD - TOTTENHAM 1945 (Photographs Betty Kachesarian) |
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 ANTILL ROAD - TOTTENHAM 1945 See Memories Section below |
 BRERETON ROAD - TOTTENHAM 1945
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 MOSELLE STREET - TOTTENHAM 1945 |
 SUTHERLAND ROAD - TOTTENHAM 1945 See Memories Section below |
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 WHITEHALL STREET - TOTTENHAM 1945 |
 WINCHELSEA ROAD - TOTTENHAM 1945
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 GLENWOOD ROAD - TOTTENHAM 1945 Disregard Label we are now assured this picture is for Glenwood Road V.E Day |
 GREYHOUND ROAD - TOTTENHAM 1945 (Photograph courtesy of Beryl Compton - Beryl is seated front left wearng a Union Jack style hat) |
 GREYHOUND ROAD - TOTTENHAM 1945 (Photograph courtesy of Beryl Compton) |
 GREYHOUND ROAD - TOTTENHAM 1945 (Photograph courtesy of Beryl Compton) |
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 THE ROUNDWAY - TOTTENHAM 1945 (Photograph courtesy of Stan Rondeau) |
 THE ROUNDWAY - TOTTENHAM 1945 (Photograph courtesy of Stan Rondeau) |
 LORDSMEAD ROAD - TOTTENHAM 1945 (Photograph courtesy of Terry Rodd) |
 LEALAND ROAD - TOTTENHAM 1945 (Photograph courtesy of Andrea Brownstein) |
 FRYATT ROAD - TOTTENHAM 1945 (Photograph courtesy of Carole Dickins) I am informed by Carole that she can be seen seated on the right hand side stroking the dog and apparently the dog was named 'Butch' Thank you Carole ! See Memories Section below |
| YOUR MEMORIES FROM V.E DAY Here are just a few memories from V.E Day in Tottenham PLEASE GET IN TOUCH IF YOU WISH TO ADD MORE ! |
CHRISTINE LEWIS (Nee SWAIN) SUMMERHILL ROAD
One of my earliest memories of Summerhill Road was the
V.E Day party in Summerhill Road. I would have been very young, but I
can recall being with my closest friend Connie Corbyn who lived opposite
our family in Summerhill Road. I can remember being frightened when
walking up the road to suddenly see this effigy sitting on the wall of
one of the houses. I did not know at the time that this effigy was of
Adolf Hitler. This effigy was later placed on top of a large bonfire in
the middle of the street.
I can also recall my Nan and Grandad helping to set-up
the tables for the children’s tea party. There was so much food, and I
think this was probably the first time I had tasted Jelly !
The only names from the Fryatt Road celebrations that I
can remember are the two blonde girls, the Bristow sisters, one next to
me and her sister front row second right. No mistaking them as they both
looked the same.
They lived opposite us and I played with them until we
moved along to the Roundway due to our house having bomb damage.
The dog in the picture was called Butch. With regard to
the street party, I can only recall being taken out to look at what
would later be the bonfire, with lots of ladies doing the ‘Hokey-Kokey’. ANTILL ROAD: Children are indulged by parents and neighbours alike as they celebrate with their own street party at Antill Road in Tottenham on V.E Day in 1945. They would now grow up to enjoy the benefits of a long lasting peace in Europe. SUTHERLAND ROAD A street party to celebrate
V.E Day at Sutherland Road in Tottenham.
Residents string up bunting and gather for tea and cake to rejoice in
the news of an end to the war in Europe. Happy memories
are recalled: ' Everybody gave a bit. If you had a few currants or
sultanas, whatever you had, a couple of spoonfuls of flour, everybody
made it go a bit further. You contributed what you could' |
NEW ADDITIONAL V.E DAY PHOTOGRAPHS - DEC 2020 |
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V.E DAY HEADLINES - DAILY MIRROR MAY 1945 |
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Original Article prepared: Alan Swain - November 2012
Added ; V.E DAY - Broadwater Road- Ranelagh Road - Springfield Road
Added V.E Day: Antill Road- Brereton Road - Moselle Street - Glenwood Road - Sutherland Road- Whitehall Stree - Winchelsea Road - MAY 2015
Added V.E DAY - Greyhound Road -August 2016 - Photographs courtesy of Beryl Compton
Added V.E DAY - The Roundway -January 2017 - Photographs courtesy of Stan Rondeau
Added A NEW collection of assorted V.E Day Photographs - December 2020.
Added V.E DAY - Lordsmead Road -November 2024 - Photograph courtesy of Terry Rodd
Added V.E DAY - Lealand Road - March 2025 - Photograph courtesy of Andrea Brownstein)
Added V.E DAY - Fryatt Road - April 2025 - Photograph courtesy of ACarole Dickins)
Added V.E DAY - Cunningham Road- (Photo Alan Chapman) - Holcombe Road -(Photo Laurence Marson) Tilson Road - Photo Paul Kearley May 2025
