Historical re-enactors from Barry War Museum and Heritage Centre staged the event at The Six Bells pub in Penmark on June 6, while the museum remains closed for essential maintenance.
The evening featured vintage décor, wartime music, and a special project from the museum’s model makers, who built a Hawker Typhoon aeroplane within a day.
Glenn Booker, from the museum, said: “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.”
Entertainment was provided by singer Amanda Magrin, who performed classics including ‘We’ll Meet Again’.
The pub decorated with newspapers and festive celebrations paid tribute to those who gave their lives for future generations to enjoy freedom.
Glenn Booker thanked Kyle Bulley, landlord of the Six Bells for ensuring D-Day was commemorated in the Vale.
The Barry War Museum and Heritage Centre is hoping to re-open its doors for the summer season.
In the meantime, its online heritage and Human Library, featuring local people telling their stories, is still open at www.barrymusuem.wales.
The museum is run entirely by volunteers and 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’.
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.
