Some members of the emergency services joined NHS staff at Peterborough City Hospital at 5pm last night to show appreciation to all NHS workers, 72 years after it was founded.
There was also music by the Peterborough Highland Pipe Band for the occasion.
Residents were encouraged to take part in the applause from home, as the nation did on Thursday evenings during the first 10 weeks of lockdown.
A thanksgiving service for the NHS was also streamed from Peterborough Cathedral.
1. NHS 72nd anniversary celebrations
Emergency service and NHS staff clap to celebrate 72nd anniversary of the NHS at Peterborough City Hospital. There was music provided by the Peterborough Highland Pipe Band. EMN-200507-175033009 Photo: Midlands
2. NHS 72nd anniversary celebrations
Emergency service and NHS staff clap to celebrate 72nd anniversary of the NHS at Peterborough City Hospital. There was music provided by the Peterborough Highland Pipe Band. EMN-200507-175133009 Photo: Midlands
3. NHS 72nd anniversary celebrations
Emergency service and NHS staff clap to celebrate 72nd anniversary of the NHS at Peterborough City Hospital. There was music provided by the Peterborough Highland Pipe Band. EMN-200507-175146009 Photo: Midlands
4. NHS 72nd anniversary celebrations
Emergency service and NHS staff clap to celebrate 72nd anniversary of the NHS at Peterborough City Hospital. There was music provided by the Peterborough Highland Pipe Band. EMN-200507-175157009 Photo: Midlands