This was a chance to get a preview of the exhibition which Croydon Libraries were going to be launching online commemorating the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day.

It was a really inspiring to be able to look back at those who lived through WW2 but it was equally wonderful to see the joy in the faces of people who were celebrating its end and their belief that a better future was coming.

This struck an important note for me as I began to think about the current times and wondered how we would feel and celebrate once we have finally beaten Covid.