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Chester Street
Chester Street
Presbyterian Chapel, Chester Street, Wrexham
Sources: Plans supplied by Martin Rees Jewellers, Chester Street;
Biographies
William OWEN 1839-1890 – Red Lion, Chester Street
William Owen was born about 1839 in Erbistock, his father was also named William Owen, a farmer from Dudleston, and his mother Hannah was from Brymbo. The whole family came to Wrexham to live. On [more]
1800s
The Town’s Cockpit in the early 18th century
In a former yard, behind the Lion Hotel and accessed from Chester Street, was the town’s cockpit. Cockfighting was probably the most important sport in the early 18th century. All classes gambled their money in [more]
70s
Wasps Club engulfed in flames 1977
as reported in the Evening Leader 21/03/1977. Three women were rescued from a blaze at a Wrexham night dub after a dramatic telephone call to the club manager. The Wasps Club in Chester Street was [more]
40s
Wholesale Grocery and Corn Shop, Chester St, Wrexham, Circa 1940’s.
Wholesale Grocery and Corn Shop, Chester St, Wrexham, Circa 1940’s. Source: NWNMedia;
1900s
Queen Victoria’s Statue at Wrexham
At a meeting of the Wrexham Science and Art Committee in November 1903, the Chairman, Simon Jones, announced that Henry Price, a former pupil of the school, had been commissioned by Mr. Thorneycroft, R. A., [more]
Chester Street
ROSE & CROWN 17, Chester Street, Wrexham.
Pictures of the former ROSE & CROWN that once stood at 17, Chester Street, Wrexham. For Wrexham Pubs, Clubs and Hotels Source: Unknown source (if you are/know the copyright holder please let us know [more]
Chester Street
Chester Street, Wrexham 1930s
This was taken circa 1930s, before becoming the Registry Office for Wrexham. Source: Tom Farrell.
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