70s – "Wrexham History"

Bandstand will disappear 1973

A piece of Wrexham’s history will soon be removed — but not entirely lost for ever. (This was the plan) The bandstand (below) in Wrexham Parciau, which used to be a , popular rendezvous for [more]

Wide load travelling through Overton, 1979

This Wide load was travelling through Overton in 1979, having left Air Products in Acrefair to the port of Southampton. Source: NWN Media; Local Bygones.

Kirby’s Wrexham 1961

The annual dance for staff at Kirby’s Wrexham in 1961. Source: Local Bygones.

Wrexham Football Ground 1977

Wrexham Football Ground in 1977 with NEWI (now Glyndwr) to the left. Source: Tom Farrell.

Grove Park Boys’ Grammar School Staff 1972

Grove Park Boys’ Grammar School Staff photo from 1972. This was the last year of the Grammar School. The photograph was published in The Wrexhamian July 1972 – The school magazine. Source: The Wrexhamian; FC.

Bank Street 1977 (William A Boswell)

Illustration of Bank Street 1977 by William A Boswell. Extracted from The Wrexham Town Trail 1977 published by the former Clwyd County Council.

Church of St. John Baptist, Hightown 1910-1970

Diamond Jubilee July 29th 1910-1970 Message from the Vicar of Wrexham the Rev. Canon Llywelyn Hughes, B.A. Dear Friends, I am looking forward to the Diamond Jubilee at St. John’s Church because I feel that [more]

Wasps Club engulfed in flames 1977

as reported in the Evening Leader 21/03/1977. Three women were rescued from a blaze at a Wrexham night dub after a dramatic telephone call to the club manager. The Wasps Club in Chester Street was [more]

Woolworths Fish Bar, Wrexham 1972

Cyril Bullock serves customers at Woolworths Fish Bar, Wrexham 1972. Many children were mesmerised by the huge fish/running water/nets feature on the back wall. Sadly now just a great memory it forms part of the [more]

Picking Coal at Llay 1972

Llay locals picking coal during the 1972 miners strike. Source: Leader Live