April fool’s Day 1893 would be remembered by the residents of Gresford for the horrific incident that took place at Hollyfield on that day. Nellie Norris Whittle was a 29 year old married woman who [more]
Compared with today’s standards, the Victorian legal system can appear to be particularly harsh towards children living under difficult circumstances. An example of this is one court case brought about due to four children running [more]
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]
Burglary at the National Schools, Madeira Hill, Wrexham. At some time between 5pm on Friday 9th July 1900 and 9am on Monday 12th July 1900, the National Schools, Madeira Hill, Wrexham was burgled. A set [more]
Dropping Night Soil on the Streets of Wrexham. Every house prior to the creation of sewerage systems had the problem of removing and disposing of human excrement, politely referred to as night soil. On the [more]
John Thomas – The Rossett Gibbet Several website Sources suggest that the Golden Lion Public House, Rossett is haunted by a spirit linked to a man hung and subsequently gibbetted on Rossett Green almost opposite [more]
Manslaughter at the Wrexham Butter Market (1858). On the 14th November 1858, James Platt was clearly out in Wrexham spoiling for a fight. Platt was a local man, having been born in the town. He [more]
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