80s
Gala Day at Llay RBL 1981
Children from around Llay all dressed up at the Royal British Legion, Llay’ Gala Day in 1981. Source: NWNMedia; Local Bygones.
Families
Families
George Slawson’s Wandering Donkeys
This true story features mainly members of the Slawson family of Llangollen and also includes a few anecdotes in which they were partly involved. I have previously been charged with “raking up the past” but [more]
1800s
James and Jane Rogers, Erddig Servants.
James was born June 15th 1831, the son of Thomas Rogers, Erddig Carpenter. James was apprenticed to his father in the Erddig Joiners shop. He married Erddig Housemaid Jane on October 29th 1855 at the [more]
Families
The Billy Scales Band?
Do you remember The Billy Scales Band? Sent in by Nathan Roberts, he said “This is my Grandad Billy Scales and his dance band, he used to play around the Wrexham and North Wales area [more]
1800s
Unlawful Marriage at Gresford Parish Church 1855
On the 20th December 1855, a wedding took place at All Saints, the Gresford Parish church. The wedding was conducted by the Curate, and was between William Mercer, who described himself as a cattle dealer [more]