A Picture of Overton-On-Dee 9th June 2015
John & Graham of Wrexham History made a site visit to Overton-on-dee on the 9th June 2015, we were treated to a warm welcome by many that we spoke to on the day.
Wrexham Poor Law Union was formed on 30th March 1837. Its operation was overseen by an elected Board of Guardians. Wrexham Union workhouse was built in 1838 at a site to the west of Wrexham [more]
The last Saturday in March 1856 cost four Wrexham People dearly. Joseph Nicholson and Thomas Roberts were two militiamen. They decided to go and have a few beers before heading back to their barracks. However, [more]
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