Portbury Church Heritage Centre 2021 Armistice Commemoration display

On the Village Green behind the War Memorial until 20 November 2021. Three boards are on display, the first listing those who lost their lives in the two world wars and are named on Portbury War Memorial. The second is of commemorative art by a local military artist Simon McCouaig depicting the human contribution over the past century, for the security of this nation. The third board recounts the bravery of a past Portbury resident who was awarded the George Medal, for his contribution to the anti-submarine warfare during the 1940 Battle of the Atlantic. During the past year, Portbury Church Heritage Centre exhibited on the Village Green for the VE75, VJ75 and the Battle of Britain 80th commemorations.