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Appeal over rare Gateshead VE Day footage

Rare footage of VE Day celebrations in Gateshead has been released in a bid to trace those who appear in it.

The colour film, taken on the day World War II came to an end in Europe in 1945, shows a party on an unknown street in the area.

It is believed to have been recorded by an off-duty policeman who worked locally in the photographic unit.

Anyone who believes they can identify individuals shown in the footage is asked to contact the BBC.
Read entire article at BBC