July 2017 – "Wrexham History"

High Street from the Town Hall, Wrexham 1905

Source: Postcard from our collection

Salem Chapel, Pen-y-Cae Edward Jones, abt.1856-1896 “In loving memory of Edward Jones, Penycae, who met his death through an accident at Wynnstay Colliery Aug 1 1896, aged 40 years” Edward Jones was born in the [more]

The Pentice, Penybryn, Wrexham

Originally located opposite the Bowling Green pub in Penybryn, the Pentice was built 1661 and demolished 1891.

Charles Bate and Son, The Union Brewery

The Union Brewery business was established in 1840, and the fact that it survived for many years in the same family is a strong indication of the lines on which it had been conducted. In [more]

Hugh Price and Co, Bridge Street Tannery

“Dal vi os Medri,” was the registered trade mark of Hugh Price and Co., of the Bridge Street Tannery, it was not only quaint, but pointed and appropriate. “Catch me if you can,” was a [more]

The New Workhouse Infirmary 1838

Wrexham Poor Law Union was formed on 30th March 1837. Its operation was overseen by an elected Board of Guardians. Wrexham Union workhouse was built in 1838 at a site to the west of Wrexham [more]

Eagle Foundry, Tuttle Street, Wrexham est.1880

Eagle Foundry, Tuttle Street, Wrexham. Messrs. Cudworth and Johnson, Engineers and Millwrights, Iron and Brass Founders. The large amount of machinery used in the various industries carried on in and around Wrexham, rendered engineering an [more]

Alf Jones, Rhos Charabanc c1920s

Alf Jones, Rhos Charabanc c1920s.

VE Day in High Street, Wrexham 1945

VE Day in Wrexham 1945 was celebrated in the High Street where thousands of locals gathered.

Month: July 2017