MADRON’S History Group’s WWII/VE Day exhibition held recently in the Billiard and Forget-Me-Not Rooms at Landithy Hall, proved extremely popular.

May 8 1945 marked the end of World War II in Europe and to commemorating this anniversary date, the exhibition was held on May 9, 10 and 11 when interest was high.

Local schoolchildren much enjoyed their visit.
Local schoolchildren enjoyed their visit (Phil Westren)

There was much on display and several people made return visits to read about key events and figures throughout the world, and to view images relating to the same.

A lady who was an evacuee from London in WW2 points out information about her time spent in Madron.
A lady who was an evacuee from London in WW2 points out information about her time spent in Madron (Phil Westren)

The roles played by men and women were given real focus, including in and about Madron, and for many it painted a true picture of what for some their parents and grandparents endured. Importantly, it gave those who attended the exhibition an opportunity to remember, reflect, understand - and to learn.

At the exhibition's end, Phil Westren's last task was to take down the advertising banners.
Phil Westren with the exhibition banner (Phil Westren)

Phil Westren, who had spent hundreds of hours compiling articles for display, plus including several of his paintings, was pleased with the outcome. He felt it was very worthwhile and rewarding, and it importantly made people aware of what was such a poignant time in Britain’s history.

Sue and Gareth Wearne pictured at the exhibition.
Sue and Gareth Wearne pictured at the exhibition (Phil Westren)

He also thanked those who helped him during the period of the exhibition, besides highlighting an excellent ‘Home Guard Living History’ set up by Gareth Wearne and his wife Sue.