Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech, a military procession, a flypast and street parties are part of the build-up to May 8.

The plot is the brainchild of Marc and Darryl Harbourne-Bessant from Bromsgrove company FB and Sons Lawns and Landscapes.

Fire crews were also seen on the chapel roof attaching the chimney from which smoke signals will indicate whether a pope has been elected.