Marking the D-Day celebrations on June 6th , historical re-enactors from the Barry War Museum & Heritage Centre landed at The Six Bells pub, Penmark to mark the occasion while their museum is temporarily closed for essential maintenance.
Getting everyone in the period mood singer Amanda Magrin entertained with ‘We’ll meet again’ and other wartime classics while museum model makers raced against the clock to build a Hawker Typhoon aeroplane within a day.
The pub decorated with newspapers and festive celebrations paid tribute to those who gave their lives for future generations to enjoy freedom.
The Barry War Museum & Heritage Centre is hoping to re-open its doors for the summer season while its online heritage and ‘Human Library’ featuring local people telling their stories is still open at www.barrymusuem.wales
Barry’s only museum from its Barry Island Station site is run entirely by volunteers. It enjoys a positive working relationship with its landlord, Transport for Wales, and is an active supporter of the Vale Council’s Barry Placemaking work.
The Museum is appealing for more volunteers for a range of task including expanding the ‘Evacuee experience’, extend its opening times, develop its online digital platform, or assist with video filming for its ‘Human Library’, featuring local people sharing their stories of past times.
Commenting on the D-Day celebrations, the museum’s Glenn Booker thanked Kyle Bulley, landlord of the Six Bells for ensuring D-Day was commemorated in the Vale, “D-Day was a profound date in Wales and Britain’s story. A day to commemorate and remember the bravery and sacrifice of previous generations.”

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