Gwersyllt & Summerhill
John Harrop and Harrops Hall.
JOHN HARROP 1842 – 1901 The Harrop`s were a large family and many of them lived in the Broughton and Brymbo area. John Harrop was born in Brymbo about 1843 , he was the [more]
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50s
Copperas Corner 1952
Jennifer Bland’s family has had a long association with Penycae. In 1780 one ancestor owned Groes Hall, Maes y Pentre (Black Horse), Ysgubor Ucha, and later Groes Colliery. Jennifer kindly supplied this photo of Copperas [more]
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The Ney, Wrexham
Opposite the Wynnstay Arms is a new (ish) apartment development named Ney Court, it replaced the buildings that were taken down when one side of Yorke Street was demolished back in the 70s. The apartments [more]
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Gracies Shops in Wrexham District
First of all, here is a very brief account of the Gracie family (I have compiled a complete history dating back to 1841, which will be available to members of the Gracie family): On 10th November 1834, Pawnbroker, Robert Gracie (born In Scotland circa [more]
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Herman ADAM – Polish Army
Full name: Herman ADAM Born: 1912 Died: 18th January 1947 Age: 35 Rank: Korporal (Corporal) Polish Army Grave ref: Wrexham Cemetery War Graves Section D-09526 Polish War Graves at Wrexham Cemetery. Polish Burials at Wrexham [more]