Film – "Wrexham History"

Silver Jubilee Street Party 1977 – Wrexham

Silver Jubilee Street Party at Edward Street Wrexham 1977 Filmed by Mr Rees Lewis of 10 Edward Street. Source: Poppy Wales; Claire Lewis.

Wrexham – Carnival 1970’s

Home film footage filmed by the late Mr Rees Lewis of 10 Edward Street Wrexham. Wrexham Carnival featuring Bellevue Park Playgroup as children’s book characters and witches on a float. Parade through Wrexham town centre [more]

The Last Squire of Erddig (1973)

In 1973, the last of seven Yorkes handed over the 17th century Erddig Hall near Wrexham to the National Trust. Each Yorke added to a unique collection of treasures.This edition of ‘Look, Stranger’ meets the [more]

Welcome To Wrexham 1989

Welcome To Wrexham 1989. Source: Wrexham.com via Youtube

Wrexham town centre and Hightown 1991

Wrexham town centre and Hightown 1991 captured on film. Source: via Joe Bloggs Youtube.

Ruabon to Llangollen by Steam Train in 1964

Dr Beeching considered the long line from Ruabon to Barmouth along the Dee valley to be surplus to requirements and its complete closure was scheduled for 18th January 1965. In the autumn of its days [more]

Wythnos yma Eilir Jones yn Rhosllanerchrugog 1995

Wythnos yma Eilir Jones yn Rhosllanerchrugog/This week Eilir Jones in Rhosllanerchrugog. Also includes Ieuan Roberts of Rhos. Source: VHS Tape.

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.