
Month: March 2017





John Thomas – The Rossett Gibbet 1776
John Thomas – The Rossett Gibbet Several website Sources suggest that the Golden Lion Public House, Rossett is haunted by a spirit linked to a man hung and subsequently gibbetted on Rossett Green almost opposite [more]

Manslaughter at the Wrexham Butter Market (1858)
Manslaughter at the Wrexham Butter Market (1858). On the 14th November 1858, James Platt was clearly out in Wrexham spoiling for a fight. Platt was a local man, having been born in the town. He [more]

7th Btn. RWF Home Guard E Company Rhos
Men of the 7 Battalion, R.W.F. Home Guard, E Company, Rhos, during the Second World War, many of whom took part in the operation try to extinguish the flames on Rhos Mountain caused by enemy [more]

Opening of New School at Penycae 1909
OPENING OF NEW SCHOOL AT PENYCAE 1909. Monday 4th January will long be remembered in the annals of Penycae. To most the inhabitants it was the day of the realisation of their educational vision the [more]

Rhos – In the news January 1909
In the news January 1909. SINGULAR DEATH AT RHOS THE INQUEST. Mr LIewelyn Kenrick held an inquest at Bethlehem Chapel, Rhos, on Wednesday evening, touching the death of a young man 21 years, named Richard [more]

Plas Yn Rhos, Beech Street, Rhos
Plas Yn Rhos, Beech Street, Rhos.