Landlord Pat Anslow and three members of staff wore traditional military and 1940s dress while standing on the balcony, making sure to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
‘It’s something we do every year and we didn’t want this year to be any different, as long as we are sticking to the guidelines,’ he said.
‘If anything, this year is the most important to stick to the tradition because it shows that life goes on and we should not neglect to celebrate and commemorate the anniversary of Liberation.’
The Ship and Crown pub is usually central in the Liberation Day celebrations, overlooking the parade and piers which are normally teeming with people. This year, the four members of staff looked out over an empty seafront and abandoned piers.
Mr Anslow said: ‘It made it pretty special because it was just us, but I hope next year we will be able to return to the crowded streets and busy atmosphere.’
He hoped the restrictions brought in to control the pandemic had brought islanders closer together and that next year the island would still be draped in flags and bunting to celebrate all over again.
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