THE exhibition of Remembrance for Launceston through World War One, including stories of the fallen, was opened on Friday, November 9, at Central Methodist Church by the Rev Malcolm Jones.

Those attending could view the 94 stories of the Launceston fallen and the 18 surrounding parishes. The exhibition was based around the information Roger Pyke and Jim Edwards researched and collated into a book called ‘Commemorating Launceston and District and the Great War’, and presented on the night.

The event ran from Friday to the centenary Remembrance Sunday, November 11, and was organised by the ‘Launceston WW1 100 Group’ — Sue Vernon and Peter Vernon, Andrew Fuge, Roger and Cherry Pyke, and Phil Parsons.

The event was well attended and for many it was a provoking and stimulating exhibition. Comments included ‘very emotional; thought provoking; sad but interesting; an excellent exhibition highlighting the horror of WW1’.

Event organiser Mr Parsons expressed thanks to the Central Methodist Church volunteers and the support of the South Petherwin Parish Magazine and the Papillon Fund: “When we set up the group we had two key aims. Firstly to commemorate the centenary of the ending of World War One and remember the fallen of Launceston and district, as well as those affected by the war.

“Secondly, to collect and record memories from that period of history for future generations. As a group we are proud to say we fulfilled all our aims.”

To order a copy of the book contact Phil Parsons on 07737 008416 or [email protected]