Source: NWN Media; Local Bygones. Enhanced by Wrexham History.
Also see The Changing View of Yorke Street.
Total Page Visits: 1943 - Today Page Visits: 2
A view down Yorke Street from the Wynnstay Hotel, Wrexham 1960s
1800s
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]
20s
Acton Hall Gates, Wrexham 1924
Acton Hall Gates, Wrexham 1924. Located on the Chester Road. The hall itself was the residence of the Cunliffe family and was also the home at one time of the infamous Judge Jeffries. The hall [more]
Coal Mining
Emrys Hughes shares memories of his days as a miner.
Emrys Hughes shares memories of his days as a miner. Filmed at Bersham Colliery 29th September 2013 in the North Wales Miners Association Trust Ltd mobile museum. All communities have their stories to tell, but [more]