Charity Number - 1176042

            Welcome to Porthcawl Museum 
             Croeso i Amgueddfa Porthcawl 
    STEP INTO HISTORY                                                          

​VE DAY 80th Anniversary.

​Please Help Porthcawl Museum
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We need photographs and memories of the forty-two men, and one woman, from Porthcawl, who lost their lives during the Second World War. We’re initially planning to publish their stories in time for the 80th Anniversary of the ending of the war in Europe in May 1945, yet we will also be incorporating references to 80th Anniversary of VJ Day 15th August 1945. 
We need your help to give their stories.
 
Forty-two names are on the memorial in the grounds of All Saints Church, Victoria Avenue, whilst one is remembered on a plaque in St John’s Church at Newton. A full list of the names can be found by clicking  on the image.

If you have knowledge of any of these brave souls, please contact us by email on [email protected]  or
leave your name and number on 01656773861
and we’ll get back to you.
​Please help us remember them.
Geoff Henderson

GROUP and SCHOOL VISITS
​PORTHCAWL MUSEUM welcomes group OR school visits on a Tuesday or Thursday.
Contact us for more details.

We will make every effort to provide the type of visit you want. 

e.g  General groups. Cost depends on what is required.
Guided Tour of the museum
Heritage Walk of the town.
​Either or both with refreshments.
Plus visits to various organisations to deliver talks.

e.g. Schools themes asked for already.  £2 per pupil (Under 16 years)
Victorian
WW1 or WW2
999 Emergency Services
​Plus visits to schools to present talks on various topics.

CLICK ON POSTER TO SEE PHOTOS.

Click on poster to see some WW2 Day photos.

Click on poster to see Police Day/Dino Day photos.

Look out for a week of Celebrations 7th June - 15th June 2025.

Be Inspired, Learn and Enjoy!

Porthcawl Museum is run by a dedicated group of professional volunteers who work tirelessly in presenting an appreciation of our local heritage, culture and environment through the acquisition, preservation and interpretation of artefacts and associated information relating to the history of Porthcawl.