This was the moment the sky was lit up over Huddersfield to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.
The beacon on top of Castle Hill was lit at 9.32pm on Friday – one of 200 around the country to mark the end of the Second World War in Europe.
The other one in our area was at Cliff Rec in Holmfirth.
The chain of beacons was started by the Queen who lit of the principal beacon outside Windsor Castle.
War veterans joined civic officials, members of the Royal British Legion, scouts and cadet forces and the Friends of Cliff Rec.
VE Day marks the official end of hostilities in Europe for the Second World War on May 8,1945, following the formal unconditional surrender of German Forces. It was an occasion of national celebration, yet also one of sombre reflection for those who would not return.
The commemorations will celebrate the achievements of the UK, the Commonwealth and the allies in their victory, but will also pay tribute to the 580,406 UK and Commonwealth Forces and 67,073 UK civilians who lost their lives during six long years of conflict.
