In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe), a beacon lighting was held at Newbold Coymn in Leamington Spa.

Bunting for 80th anniversary of VE Day at Newbold Coymn (images Via Nadia Sayed)

Crowds began gathering ahead of the event, which commenced from 7.30pm yesterday (8 May) with a live band playing from 8.30pm.

The live band began playing from 8.30pm (images Via Nadia Sayed)

VE Day, which marked the end of the World War II conflict in Europe, was honoured across the country.

The VE Day commemoration at Newbold Coymn (images Via Nadia Sayed)

Similar events, including a beacon lighting and raising of the flag, were held in Kenilworth and Warwick.

The beacon was lit at 9.30pm (images Via Nadia Sayed)

Veterans, councillors and the local community all gathered ahead of the beacon lighting to honour the day.

Councillors delivered the speeches at 9.20pm (images Via Nadia Sayed)

The Chair of Warwick District Council, Cllr Rob Margave, commenced the speeches stating: "It really is fantastic to see so many of you here today."

The first speech was delivered by Cllr Rob Margave (images Via Nadia Sayed)

Cllr Margave continued: "The light from the beacon represents the light of peace that emerged from the darkness of war, allowing us to pause and reflect, to give thanks to and commemorate those who gave so much for the blessings of freedom, democracy and peace." 

Deputy Mayor of Royal Leamington Spa Cllr Ruggy Singh delivered the tribute (images Via Nadia Sayed)

The Deputy Mayor of Royal Leamington Spa, Cllr Ruggy Singh, followed by reading the tribute. 

Prayers were then held (images Via Nadia Sayed)

The speeches were followed by three prayers and the beacon lighting at 9.30pm. 

The beacon was lit at 9.30pm (images Via Nadia Sayed)

Food and drink stalls were also available to visitors.

Food and drink was available from 7.30pm (images Via Nadia Sayed)

This included hot drinks, doughnuts and a stall selling pizza.

Visitors could purchase pizza, coffee and cake (images Via Nadia Sayed)

For more information about VE Day, visit here.