Steam trains, bunting and a ukulele band were to the fore as VE Day 80 was celebrated at Alresford station on the Watercress Line.

There were trains pulled by the Canadian Pacific steam locomotive running throughout the day, while a diesel shuttle service ferried passengers to and from the Alton mainline station.

The Ukes of Wallington provided musical entertainment on their ukuleles, while people dressed to party like it's 1945 added to the historic feel of the occasion.

Outside the station were displays of 1940s cars and Second World War military vehicles.

A view from the bridge at Alresford station as the diesel shuttle service heads to Alton on VE Day 80

Alresford station, May 8th 2025.
Looking down from the bridge as the diesel shuttle departs for Alton (Alton Herald/Paul Coates)
Cars from the 1940s, Alresford station, May 8th 2025.
A display of 1940s cars to celebrate VE Day 80 outside Alresford station (Alton Herald/Paul Coates)
Second World War military vehicles, Alresford station, May 8th 2025.
Second World War military vehicles at Alresford station (Alton Herald/Paul Coates)
Couple in 1945 clothes, Alresford station, May 8th 2025.
'Come on darling, it's time to board the train!' (Alton Herald/Paul Coates)
The Ukes of Wallington, Alresford station, May 8th 2025.
Four members of The Ukes of Wallington ukulele band. The other 15 were on the train! (Alton Herald/Paul Coates)

Canadian Pacific leaves Alresford with the 11am VE Day 80 train to Alton

The Ukes of Wallington ukulele band entertain visitors to Alresford station