Remembering the Somme in the Welsh capitalPublished1 July 2016Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage caption, Gathered together in commemoration to remember the Somme at Cardiff's National War Memorial.Image caption, A piper was there to help mark the moment.Image caption, It was a time to reflect for these veterans.Image caption, Medals on display.Image caption, A time for the younger generation too - including serving members of The Royal Welsh.Image caption, The Royal Navy - Britain's 'senior service' marked the moment too.Image caption, A drumhead was one of the focuses for the service.Image caption, Whistles were blown - the sound that sent men out of the trenches and into action.Image caption, The artillery guns fire.Image caption, In Llandaff, a trench candle arrived before the ceremony at the city's cathedral.Image caption, Inside Llandaff Cathedral - the candle was a focus for the remembrance service.Image caption, The Union flag and Ddraig Goch together to remember the Somme sacrifice.More on this storyEvents to mark Somme anniversaryPublished1 July 2016Vigil remembers Battle of the SommePublished30 June 2016Somme fallen honoured 100 years onPublished1 July 2016