VE Day 80 in pictures: Berkshire marks anniversary

The beacon at Newbury's Victoria Park reflected in the water as VE Day 80 celebrations reached their close

Beacons were lit in Berkshire on Thursday evening, marking the end of a day of celebrations and commemorations for VE Day.

During the day, memorial services were held, and a two-minute silence at midday marked 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe.

Hundreds of people also attended parades, afternoon teas and concerts.

In Reading, a single piper led a procession for a service of remembrance and in Newbury residents brought picnics to the beacon ceremony in Victoria Park.

A piper led the memorial service procession at Reading Minster Church

In Aborfield, the war memorial was decorated with huge garlands of poppies

Wreaths were laid at the war memorial in Newbury

Thames Hospice in Maidenhead received a visit from members of the Welsh Guards Regiment who were joined by staff, volunteers and patients

In Crowthorne, the anniversary was marked with the raising of the flag, followed by an afternoon tea and entertainment