Penycae

Reservoir House at Penycae

Reservoir House at Penycae prior to demolition. Can you put a date to  it? Source: Source: John Davies from the collection of the late Emlyn Davies, Penycae.

Edward Jones
1800s

Edward Jones 1856-1896

Salem Chapel, Pen-y-Cae Edward Jones, abt.1856-1896 “In loving memory of Edward Jones, Penycae, who met his death through an accident at Wynnstay Colliery Aug 1 1896, aged 40 years” Edward Jones was born in the [more]

Penycae Pram Race
As it was!

The Penycae Pram Race

The Penycae Pram Race. One of the many local events that took place during the 1980s in Penycae, Wrexham. Filmed by Keith Davies of Penycae. Source: Keith Davies.

40s

Luftwaffe bombs mountain decoy 1940

Europe was at war and bombing raids by the Luftwaffe were frequent. In the early hours of August 30, 1940, German bombers were heading for Liverpool and dockland sites on the River Mersey. In an [more]