VE Day in Wrexham 1945 was celebrated in the High Street where thousands of locals gathered.
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VE Day in High Street, Wrexham 1945
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]
1800s
Harriet Rogers – Maid at Erddig
Harriet was born on November 22nd 1834, the youngest daughter of Thomas and Sarah Rogers of Bryn Goleu. Thomas was the Erddig Carpenter. She received a good education encouraged by Mrs Yorke. By the age [more]
Biographies
Thomas REGAN 1853-1877 Abbot St, Wrexham
Thomas and Ann Regan and their son Michael were born in Ireland, by about 1853 they were in Wrexham where their daughter Hannah was born. In 1861 they were living in 13 Peirce’s Square, Pentrefelin, [more]