RECENTLY the Barry at War Group organised a "weekend to remember the 1940s."
Over the two days (September 10 and 11) hundreds of people entered the building and visited the newly expanded Barry War Museum - including the Conrads from America.
The late Mair Williams from Tan-y-Fron in Barry married a GI after the Second World War and members of her family from Viriginia made a surprise visit.
Someone else who deserves a mention is 14-year-old Daniel who came with his mother all the way from Andover to take part in the event; he really looked the part of a member of the US Airborne.
Due to the news of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, there was also a Book of Condolence available so that visitors could express their thoughts.
There was a two minutes silence - outside by the flag at half-mast - on both days. On the Sunday they sang God Save the King.
On both days local ladies who were old enough to remember the Second World War came along to share their memories. One of them had been evacuated from Birmingham as a child.
On Sunday afternoon small prizes were given to four children - two boys and two girls - who were splendidly turned out as wartime evacuees.
This was followed by entertainment by Mandy who sang songs from that era.
Our thanks go to Robin from Llantwit for bringing his 1942 genuine Jeep, Justin, from Cowbridge for his wartime motorbike and Bill from Barry for his Land Rover.
It was a truly inter-generational (and international) community-oriented, volunteer-led, special event. Three cheers for the Barry at War group!
Thanks to those who supported Barry's only museum - long may it continue!
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