The Piece Hall: VE Day celebrations this bank holiday weekend in Yorkshire

By Sophie Mei Lan

Digital Journalist

Published 5th May 2025, 10:44 GMT

Crowds have been heading to The Piece Hall in Halifax for a 1940s-themed celebration this bank holiday weekend, celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Here are some of the best photos:

5. North East Reenactors and collectors group

**EMBARGOED FOR YORKSHIRE POST ONLY** Halifax Piece Hall VE DAY Celebrations. Pictured Ann and William Tideswell of Little Borough, members of the North Eest Reenactors & Collectors group dressed as 1940's USA soldiers. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 4th May 2025 Photo: James Hardisty

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6. Living history displays

Will Kerrs, Ed Hallett, and Luke Daley, WWII Living Historians taking part at this weekends event. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 4th May 2025 Photo: James Hardisty

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7. 1940's singers for the day entertaining the crowds at this special event

1940s singers for the day, Lady Kingsnorth and Kelly Ann, entertaining the crowds at this special event. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 4th May 2025 Photo: James Hardisty

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