Millions watched the TV coverage of the VE Day celebrations which included Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall laying wreaths at the cenotaph at Balmoral, accompanied only by a lone piper playing a lament - followed on television by very moving wartime footage.
Other celebrations, like our photo above, were equally quiet and reflective , and Rye's mayor Councillor Mike Boyd laid a wreath at the war memorial behind St Mary's at 11am and much later in the day the town crier made a special cry to mark the day - and both can be seen in the updated version of Rye News' VE Day preview.
Throughout the day there was very poignant coverage of the original VE Day celebrations 75 years ago when peace was finally declared, as many couldn't believe it had finally happened but, having realised it was true, the celebrations began in style.
Had it not been for lockdown this year there may well have been street parties across the country, but the occasion didn't get overlooked locally. And there were limited street parties with residents not straying far from their front doors.
The residents of Rye pinned their colours to the mast, and there were flags flying and bunting in abundance - and the photos below, and in the gallery, were taken around the town during the day.
Elsewhere in the town there were many more outpourings of patriotism, particularly around Tilling Green which increased throughout the day as TV and radio coverage continued late into the evening. A much needed ray of sunshine in these dark days.
In amongst the wisteria the Union Jacks don't look out of place.
