Eight veterans of the Second World War were at Narberth Museum Bookshop on Monday for the opening by Mayor, Clr. David Norcross, of a special exhibition entitled 'Coming Home to Narberth'.
The veterans, together with their wives and other family members, were greeted by Chris Stephens, chairman of the Friends of Narberth Museum, who explained the aims of the project and the importance of informing younger generations about the sacrifices and experiences of the men and women who had taken part in or lived through the war years. This theme was reinforced by the Mayor in his opening address.
Following the opening, there was a very special and moving ceremony at the town's War Memorial. A wreath of poppies was laid by Ted Harding in remembrance of those who had not 'come home', with the exhortation 'They shall not grow old...' read by Don Morgan.
Following a minute's silence, Wynden Scourfield read, on behalf of Lesley Symonds, the Kohima Epitaph, 'When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today'.
'Coming Home to Narberth' was supported by the National Lottery, presented by Home Front Recall and Friends of Narberth Museum and was part of an ongoing project by volunteer, Mary Jones.
It was an exciting exhibition recording the stories and experiences of people from Narberth involved in the Second World War.
The three-day photographic exhibition (Monday - Wednesday), together with a host of special events at the Narberth Museum Bookshop, 11 Market Street, commemorated the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.