August 2017 – Page 2 – Wrexham History

Tetra Pak, 25 years in Wrexham

A short film about Tetra Pak, transferred from an old video promo tape. Established in Wrexham 1979 Source: VHS Tape; transferred by Wrexham History; Copyright Tetra Pak.

Air Product, Acrefair in 2009

Now completely gone these are pictures of Air Product, Acrefair which were taken 23 December 2009. Source: Pics 28dl.

Dennis of Ruabon, Hafod works Johnstown.

A selection of pictures from Dennis of Ruabon, Hafod works Johnstown. Source: Pics 28dl.

War Memorial and Red Lion Inn, Johnstown

Johnstown War Memorial and Red Lion Inn, Johnstown. Source: Tom Farrell Collection, Aberystwyth.

Black Park Colliery, Chirk

Black Park Colliery was believed to be one of the oldest collieries in North Wales, thought to date back to at least 1653. It extracted coal from the following seams; Main, Two Yard, Yard and [more]

The Rhostyllen Stabbing Affray 1918

Serious Stabbing Affray. RUSSIANS AT RHOSTYLLEN A sensational stabbing affray took place at Rhostyllen, near Wrexham on Saturday November 16, 1918, six men were very seriously injured as the result of knife wounds and two [more]

Wrexham Lager – The Legend So Far 2015

The official documentary of the history of the Wrexham Lager Beer Company. Filmed, Directed and Edited by Gareth Roberts. Source: via Youtube. Wrexham History were pleased to be involved with this project back in 2015.

Hope Street, Wrexham in 1961

Source: NWN Media; Local Bygones.

Plas Acton, Wrexham

Plas Acton was built about 1860 for John James who was one of the leading lawyers in the town. He was the son of Thomas James of Wem, Salop, who started the law partnership of [more]

Eric Whitley – The Music Place, Brook Street

Former singer Eric Whitley accompanied jazz singer Adelaide Hall in duets when she visited him at ‘The Music Place‘ Brook Street, Wrexham in June 1984, Eric was the manager of The Music Place at the [more]