VE Day celebrations in London 1945 baggage Manchester United footballer George Best

Manchester United footballer George Best warming up ahead of his side's League Division One match against West Ham United at Old Trafford

View of the canal with the improvements looking towards the palace

Panorama of London showing boats on the River Thames

The buildings were demolished in the 19th century

'A Soaker or a Real Cat and Dog Day'

VE Day celebrations in London 1945 baggage Manchester United footballer George BestVE Day celebrations in London at the end of the Second World War. Huge crowds gathered around Piccadilly Circus during the celebrations with servicemen and women waving their nation's flags. 8th May 1945.