VE Day celebrations in London 1945 mb-code 1619760 Paul McCartney of The Beatles

Paul McCartney of The Beatles sitting on the floor cross legged as he opens up birthday cards from his fans on his 25th birthday

View of Hammersmith from Chiswick

Isleworth is now in the London borough of Hounslow

Other figures present include William Pitt

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley during the historic trip

VE Day celebrations in London 1945 mb-code 1619760 Paul McCartney of The BeatlesVE Day celebrations in London at the end of the Second World War. Prime Minister Winston Churchill joins members of the Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the celebrations in central London. Left to right are: Princess Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth, Mr Churchill, King George VI and Princess Margaret. 8th May 1945.