The Wrexham and Ellesmere Railway originally ran from Wrexham Central Station, to Ellesmere Station in Shropshire, England. The line first opened in 1895 and closed in 1962. The section between Wrexham Central and Abenbury was [more]
The Wrexham to Ellesmere Line, previous stop was Hightown Halt next stop on the line is Cadburys sidings. Preceding Station/Halt Following Station/Halt Back to Wrexham and Ellesmere Railway.
Close to the Grade II* listed Cemetery Chapels lies a hidden secret known to only a few – a wartime mortuary. It is one of the better-known landmarks on the approach to Wrexham. In the [more]
Close up views of Hope Street, at the junction with High Street in 1966. Source: NWNMedia.
Postcard dated 1908 of Hope Street, Wrexham. Source: 1908 postcard
Wilson School of Dancing girls pose for a publicity photograph in 1965 at Brook Street, Wrexham. Source: NWNMedia; Local Bygones.
A make shift sign “Buy Hafod Coal” written on the front of the coal truck which serviced the Rhos, Johnstown and Wrexham areas during the 1930s. Source: Original photograph NWNMedia; Local Bygones; Digitally repaired as [more]
The Bakery Strike of November 1978 caused queues for bread at Littlewoods store on Hope Street, Wrexham. Were you in the queue? Source: NWNMedia; Local Bygones.
Wrexham History were delighted to be invited to the launch of the Hippodrome Lampshade, a new product exclusively available at Siop//Shop @ Tŷ Pawb. The design of the lampshade was inspired by the Hippodrome light [more]
1 Regent Street,Wrexham. Records show the Regent Tavern existed from 1840 to the 1960s. Landlord between 1950 and 1960 was Griff Robinson. It was demolished in the late 1960s and a branch of the Abbey [more]
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