Coedpoeth

Last updated: 17 June 2009

Joanne Pryce Hughes, who was born and bred in Coedpoeth, looks back on village life in her grandparents' day...

Coedpoeth and coal mining

your comments

Gwyn Jones, Coedpoeth
Jane Richards, Wrexham - have done some research on my family tree and my great grandmother, one Suzannah Kelly from Minera (born c.1840). Perhaps there is some link there. She married a leadminer Richard Jones. The family later took on the nickname Penymynydd - cofion cynnes.
Wed Jun 17 07:42:38 2009

Haydn Abram, Chester
Bryn Williams's reminiscences concerning Johnson's buses brought back many memories to me, not least because I was a regular user of them in the late 1950s between my home in New Broughton & the terminus in Coedpoeth, where I attended Penygelli Junior School. In addition, I lived two doors from Sam & Ceridwen Johnson so knew them well. Sam's brother, Frank, lived in "The Nook" bungalow in New Broughton, and as well as Maggie and Eirwen, there was a younger Johnson, Geoffrey who drove the buses. Sam & Ceridwen were stalwarts at "Cysegr" Chapel in New Broughton. As for George Edwards, I believe they have only very recently ceased running daily services to Wrexham, and now concentrate solely on day trips and holiday destinations.
Wed Apr 22 13:12:44 2009

Dot Powell (Williams), Coedpoeth
Hi Beryl Heyes, I am Edna's sister, she lives in Bexhill now. I've spoken to her and she would like to get in touch, so please do so.
Mon Apr 20 10:24:09 2009

David Harris, from Hampshire
I would be very grateful for help in tracing my great grandfather who is believed to have lived in Coedpoeth around 1894. My maternal grandmother, Dora Williams, was born to Elizabeth Jane Williams on 4 Oct 1895. At the time of the 1881 census, Elizabeth (then 7) was living with her parents, Edward and Jane Williams at 5, Pen y Gelli. By 1891, they had moved to 94, Nant Road, Coedpoeth. When my grandmother Dora was born, her mother Elizabeth Jane was about 22, and my grandmother claims that she was born in R! ock House, Coedpoeth. By 1901, Elizabeth had left the scene and Dora was being raised by her grandmother Jane Williams at 8 Tudor Street, together with her aunt Louisa and uncle David Lloyd W. There is no father named on Dora's birth certificate, but she believed her father was a printer. A "(T. Jones)" is mentioned in brackets on her baptism certificate. Dora and Louisa moved to Lancashire sometime after 1910, we believe. If anyone can help me and my mother (b. Myfanwy Williams) fill in the missing pieces, we would be delighted.
Fri Apr 17 13:37:04 2009

David Harris from Havant
I would be grateful for any help in tracing my great grandfather. My grandmother, Dora Williams, was born to Elizabeth Jane Williams in Coedpoeth in October 1895. Elizabeth lived with her parents, Edward and Jane Williams, at 94 Nant Road at the time of the 1891 census. By 10 years later, Elizabeth had left the scene and Dora (5) was being raised by her grandmother Jane (together with uncle David Lloyd W (22) and aunt Louisa W (8)) at 8 Tudor Street. No father is named on Dora's birth certificate, but a T. Jones is mentioned on her 1901 Baptism certificate. Dora retained her mother's surname. Dora believed her father was a printer, and she also believes her family later lived in Rock House. David Lloyd Williams did well in the overseas plantation business and went on to buy the house, Bryn Teg, we believe. If anyone can help identify my great grandfather, or fill in any other texture, my mother (Myfanwy) and I will be delighted.
Fri Apr 17 10:41:21 2009

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
Does anyone remember Johnson's buses that served Coedpoeth for many years before selling up? They were all painted blue and travelled via New Broughton, Southsea and Talwrn Road; it was a real family concern. I don't remember all the names; however, there were four family members, each having a bus. Maggie lived in Adwy Lane, which was behind our house on Heol Offa; she had a son, Keith, who drove her bus following the retirement of Howell Idris? Eirwen lived in Southsea and had a driver who wore an enormous flat cap and crawled up and down Southsea hill (the bus, not him!). Eirwen had a late 1940s Triumph two-seater convertible with a "dicky" seat. The other two (brothers, I think) lived in New Broughton, one near the bus stop, the other in a lovely bungalow called "The Nook." The buses were invariably packed and provided an excellent local service. I think they eventually sold out to Crosville (aka "The Grosville" to so many Wrexhamites!). The other local company serving Coedpoeth was, of course, George Edwards, which ran from Llanarmon via Bwlchgwyn and Ruthin Road. I know they are continuing to operate; however, is it day trips and holidays only nowadays, or do they continue to run a local service?
Thu Apr 16 09:42:38 2009

Huw Evans, Rhyl
D'w i'n trio cofio rhigwm oedd mam yn ei adrodd pan o ni'n blentyn. Rhigwm bysedd oedd o yn gorffen "Jac y ffiffar a Wil Bach bach". Oes na unryw un sy'n cofio ac yn gallu helpu os gwelwch yn dda? D'w i eisiau ei ddysgu i'm wyresau. Diolch, Huw Evans, Coedpoeth, gynt.
Translation: I remember a rhyme my mother used to recite when I was a child. It was a finger rhyme which ended "Jac y ffiffar a Wil bach bach". Is there anyone who remembers it and can help? I want to teach it to my granddaughters.
Thu Mar 12 10:50:35 2009

Sue Richards, Coedpoeth
Message for Vince Jones, Julian and Julia are my mam and dad. Carol married Frank and they live in Barry, South Wales. I also have an uncle, Norman who lives in Cefn Mawr.
Mon Mar 9 10:04:05 2009

John Mitchell, Stoke onTrent
Peter Squires. Your father was always Mr Squires to me, I will always remember your father Eddie Roberts Terry Griffiths like you say putting the nets up and seeing that the lads had a clean strip. The backbone of any Football Club is without doubt a good commitee. As you know football is played in the winter in the rain and snow, the weather never deterred people like your father. In my opinion these are the people that should get the honours not these corrupt bankers. Yours in sport, John.
Mon Mar 9 09:33:52 2009

Peter Squire, London
To John Mithcell and anyone who can remember me. Sorry to hear Terry Griffiths has passed away. I used to help put up the nets for Coedpoeth FC, my dad Bob also helped with the team and we used to follow the team on the away matches. I had some good laughs with him. My mum, Phyllis, still lives in Coedpoeth. When I get the time I still visit our great village.
Fri Mar 6 08:12:17 2009

Fred Schofield from Southend on Sea
Replying to Sabrina's message re Ceriog Jarvis's sister, Iris Williams (nee Jarvis), I thank you very much for putting us in touch. I was great friends with Ceriog when we were evacuees in Coedpoeth at the latter part of WWII. We lived in Roberts Terrace with Mrs Emma Jones at no.6 and we spent a lot of time on your little farm with Ceriog and family. Used to muck out the cow and the horse quite often. We carved our name on some rocks in a wall that was at the rear of the Welsh Chapel built of red brick that ran parallel with Roberts Terrace.
Wed Feb 25 08:14:55 2009

Ken Jones, Coedpoeth
In reply to some of the people on the Penygelli School photo of 1960. I can name quite a few on it. Front left, boys - Ken Jones, Philp McNamee, Adrian Rodgers, ?, ?, Tony Lloyd, Nigel Eaton, Malcom Hesketh, D.E.T, ?, Robert Douglas. I will remember more over time.
Tue Feb 24 08:10:50 2009

Sabrina from Coedpoeth
To Fred Scofield. I have been able to get in touch with Iris Williams nee Jarvis. She lived in the nant in the farm called Bryn y Ffynon and had a brother Ceriog and Raymond, nice to know you have fond memories of the nant, Iris would like to get in contact with you if possible. Regards Sabrina on behalf of Iris.
Fri Feb 20 12:01:20 2009

Valerie Jones, Oswestry
Hello John. Yes I remember the budgie episode along with many others. I have many happy memories playing bus conductor on your bottom step with Alan Parry you and Maureen. I very often visit Coedpoeth but just to the cemetery with flowers, it never seems to alter. I don't really know anyone that lives there anymore, most seem to have moved away. I will never forget the day you took me for a ride on your motorbike, I had never been so afraid in my life. Sorry if I don't reply straight away but I only have access to the internet through my son or daughter.
Wed Feb 18 09:32:46 2009

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
To John Llewellyn Roberts: I think I am correct in recalling that I sold you my first ever motorcycle, which was a dark red Bown 98cc. It was a very rare machine - made in Soth Wales around 1950, and I had a spooky coincidence around 10 years ago, when I spoke with someone who had had an identical machine. I paid £5 for it, and you paid me £2.50 (in "new" money) for it. The registration number - RFM 4 - would be worth a small fortune nowadays. It was so underpowered that, to get it up any steep hill (of which there were many around Coedpoeth), I had to jump off and push it - with the engine running and in gear of course! I had a number of bikes after that but never passed my test. I entered my second childhood around 12 years ago when I bought a scooter, which turned out to be just not thrilling enough! I then passed my test (34 years after failing it the first time round, which must be some sort of record!) and bought an Aprilia Pegasso 650cc. I keep trying to tell myself that I've now got motorcycling out of my system until I go for a good run on a nice day. I'm very philosophical about life, and if I kill myself going too quickly, then so be it!
Mon Feb 16 09:02:47 2009

Vince Jones, Gwersyllt
Sue Richards: long delay, I know, you say your mam and dad remember me. Is that Carol and her husband?
Fri Feb 13 10:39:22 2009

Ann Williams
For Barbara Payne, hi Barbara, I vaguely remember you but you emigrated when I was quite small. We lived next door to your mum in fact my dad still lives there next door to your step dad Tecwyn. My maiden name was Foulkes and I have a brother called David.
Fri Feb 13 09:53:58 2009

Sharon from Flintshire
For John Llewellyn Roberts, lovely to hear from you. Dad is keeping well, he now lives abroad but comes over every couple of months. I have a photo of yourself with dad and Jimmy Jones. Would love to hear from you and perhaps I can forward you a copy of the photo. You can contact this site and they will pass you my email address if you wish.
Fri Feb 13 09:39:40 2009

John Llewellyn Roberts, Gwynfryn
Re Valerie Jones (nee Pewtner), Oswestry. Hi Valerie, this is John from next door at 20 High Street. I have some very happy memories of playing in the entry! Do you remember my mum looking after the budgie when you went away and when you came back the budgie had got out and it had died! They were happy days.
Thu Feb 12 14:47:19 2009

B. Parker
Who remembers the X Foxes pub in the late 50s and early 60s? Upstairs lounge was always packed due to some great singers drawing people in. I stayed in Pentre Saeson Hall (what became of that place?).
Thu Feb 12 11:16:32 2009

Susan Jordan (nee Pewtner) Perth, Australia
I read this column often and it brings back many memories of my childhood in Coedpoeth. My family lived next door to you John Roberts, at 22 High Street. My grandmother Edith Ellis, my mum Gwyneth Pewtner, and my 2 older sisters Valerie and Maureen. Sadly Maureen was killed in a traffic accident in 1988. Valerie lives at Chirk Bank. I did so much with your mum and dad over the years, your mum was always 'Auntie' to me and I kept in touch with her until I was sadly informed of her passing. Your dad always played tricks on me and I often got a cream cake in my face as I came in your back door. I remember you playing with your cars on the kitchen table using salt to make the roads. It was such a beautiful innocent time back then, I had a lovely childhood playing with Alwena Lloyd from the Newsagents across the road, we roamed far and wide but always getting home in time for the next meal! Seeing all the snow over there now brings back memories of going down the hills on a tin tray. My family and I have lived in Perth for over 30 years and I am an Aussie but I will always be Welsh in my heart. Does anyone have any information or know anything about the day my father died? It was around 9pm on June 6th 1951 and he was killed in Bersham Collery. He had apparently swapped a shift with someone. Thanks.
Wed Feb 11 09:35:10 2009

John Llewellyn Roberts
To Sharon from Flintshire: I was friendly with Gareth Williams and we played Subeuteo football at your Taid's house. Your Taid Evan took Gareth and myself to our first Wrexham FC football match and he always had Victory Vs in his pocket. After the match we would go to Abbot St chip shop for fish and chips and then to the pictures.
Tue Feb 10 13:38:41 2009

John Llewellyn Roberts, Gwynfryn
My memories have been rekindled seeing the current work being carried on at 20 High Street, Coedpoeth. My name is John Llewellyn Roberts, son of Llew and Kath Roberts who originally owned Nant View in Bwlchgwyn, where they had a fish and chip shop. I was about 7 years old when my dad and I caught the bus from Bwlchgwyn and when we arrived at Coedpoeth he stood me in front of 20 High Street and said 'This is the new shop'. The year was 1954 and he had bought it, after much haggling, for £750 from a Mr Trevor McIntyre who lived in Detroit, America. I still have letter from him offering this price to my dad. The shop was opened as a gents' hairdressers and in time a new shop front extension was put on the premises, the first brick being laid by the well-known local builder, Jack Davies, whose wife ran the local fishmongers on the corner of Tabor Hill, now occupied by the hardware shop. The shop remained as a gents' hairdressers for about 7 years, but sadly my dad was taken ill at the age of 42 years when I was aged 13 years, and I received a lot of support at that time from one of his apprentices, Teifion Mitchell, who looked after me like a brother. As dad was unable to continue hairdressing the fish and chip shop was closed in Bwlchgwyn and moved to 20 High Street, and it eventually evolved into the Mace Shop, one of the first supermarket type shops in Coedpoeth. The premises were used for trading as a family business for over 20 years until 1977. It is the shop front extension that is currently being removed, taking the building back to how it looked originally when I first saw it, and seeing this work being done and the place where the first brick of the extension was laid all those years ago by Jack Davies, brought back many memories and immediately took me back to the little boy standing outside with his father. They say that everything goes in circles and how true that is.
Tue Feb 10 09:47:58 2009

Dewi Davies from Wrexham
To Beryl Heyes, I would suggest that you try Friends Reunited again but look under Bromfield School. Grove Park girls became this name in 1972 and it is definitely there.
Tue Feb 10 09:06:32 2009

Barbara Payne nee Williams
My name is Barbara Williams. I lived in the Adwy went to school in Coedpoeth with my sister Glenys. I can always remember walking up the hill to school only to find it was closed due to heavy snow and ice. Coedpoeth was a great place to grow up in with the cinema, youth clubs at the local churches.
Mon Feb 9 10:32:10 2009

Beryl Heyes from Liverpool
I am looking for my cousin Edna May Williams who lived in Coedpoeth in the 40s and went to Grove Park Grammar school then went on to teacher training college in Liverpool. She would be 72. I have tried Friends Reunited but there is no mention of Grove Park Grammar school.
Mon Feb 9 09:52:44 2009

David Kelly, Coedpoeth/Minera
To Mark Stock at Ullapool. I remember you Mark, you were in the same class as me in Penygelli. Always say I will go to Ullapool one day.
Mon Feb 9 09:43:14 2009

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
To John Mitchell, this was a wonderful story and I recognised so many of the names in your posting. I remember you and Teifion, and your sister, Carol Ann, who was in the same year in school as my sister, Eirian. I also seem to recall that your dad played in goal for Coedpoeth FC when they played in Pant Tywyn in the 1950s. Although it was never perfect, wasn't Coedpoeth a wonderful community to grow up in at that time - perhaps it still is. If it is, it would be great to receive contributions that confirm that people of my era are not reflecting through rose-coloured spectacles! Regards to all fellow Coedpoethites.
Tue Jan 27 10:52:50 2009

Janet Roberts
To Tony Walker, Thank you for the information regarding No.38/39 Heol Llewelyn-another piece of the jigsaw found! If anyone else has any information or photos of the house I would be most grateful.
Tue Jan 27 10:40:13 2009

Dick Morris
John Mitchell. Reference your reminisence re the football team. Was Ray Large later a goalkeeper for Wrexham Larger Football team (mid to late '70s)?
Tue Jan 27 09:03:15 2009

John Mitchell
Fifty years ago we decided to form a football team in the Smelt, Coedpoeth. We didn't have a strip and no money to buy one, so one day we decided to tell Howel Hughes' dad of our problem. A couple of days went by when Mr Pryce Hughes suggested we make some model dogs out of plaster of paris. We used Mr Hughes shed at the back of his house where he usually kept his motorcycle. We bought some rubber moulds and we poured the plaster in the moulds. We let them set and out came model Corgi dogs, [it's ironic that I would find myself working for Royal Doultons a few years after] then we painted them. We went to every house in the Smelt, Bryngwyn and Bryn Clywedog. In no time at all we had enough money to buy a strip so off we all went to Wrexham, Howell, Fredie Foulks, Roy Smith, Mike Douglas, Phillip Wells, Ken Jones, Len Williams, Peter Large, Alan Sutton, Gerard Pugh and my brother, Teifion. I will always remember the style of the strip it was all white the same as the great Real Madrid. Our first game was on the Rock. We played a team from Grove Park School and I think we won. I understand some of the lads are no longer with us, RIP. I shall always think about all of you with great joy. GOD BLESS, John.
Mon Jan 26 09:23:17 2009

Tony Walker from Coedpoeth
To Janet Roberts, Coedpoeth. I remember a couple that used to live at No 38. Their names were George and Florence Jackson. They had a daughter, Helen, they must have moved more than thirty years ago. At number 39 there was an old couple. I cannot remember her name but I think his name was Joe. Florence (Floss) still lives in Coedpoeth and Helen lives in Minera. They are aware you are looking into the history of the house.
Mon Jan 26 08:52:56 2009

Janet Roberts, Coedpoeth
I live at 38 Heol Llewelyn and am gradually gathering information on the history of the house. I have managed to locate two families living here (it used to be two cottages) in the 1901 census. The head of the family in no. 38 was James Barlow who was born in Llanychan and his wife Mary who was born in Barmouth, they had three children; David W, M Jane and Edward Evans. No 39 housed Edward (born in Llanferres) and Harriet Lloyd (born in Llanarmon)with children Mary Ellen Lloyd, Elizabeth Lloyd and John E Lloyd. If anyone recognises any of these names or has information about anyone who has lived in this house could you please let me know. Thanks.
Mon Jan 19 09:10:29 2009

Barry, Oswestry
Hi to all from Coedpoeth. I wish you all a happy new year. It would be nice to hear from more of you who attended the schools from 1955-65. I look forward to your comments, as I find this site a great form of contact from my home village.
Mon Jan 5 08:57:00 2009

Gary Owen, Minera
Happy new year to everyone.
Fri Jan 2 09:52:15 2009

Richard Morris, Caernarfon
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family of Emily May Hughes tragically taken on Christmas Day. One just can not imagine what her family are going through at this time. No Christmas will ever be the same for them agin. I lost a little boy aged three 46 years ago and one NEVER forgets. I pray that Emily's family will have the strength to come through all this. With a community like Coedpoeth they will never be alone. God bless.
Tue Dec 30 10:03:49 2008

Pam Dormer (nee Jones), Caldicot, Monmouthshire
To all in Nant and Coedpoeth: Nadolig Llawen a blwyddyn newydd dda 2009.
Mon Dec 29 09:25:42 2008

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
Happy Christmas and New Year to all contributors to this site; keep them coming in 2009!
Mon Dec 22 08:27:49 2008

Clive Richards
To Tony & Sue Richards, just wondering if you have a Thomas Richards born 1852 Llangollen married to Sarah Minshall, Trefor Isaf, Llangollen also 1852 in your family tree. They lived in the Ffrith for years, if so I would love to hear from you, Clive.
Fri Dec 5 08:32:26 2008

Fred Schofield from Southend on Sea
Message for June Dye: yes, I remember Molly and Roy Russell. Your family lived at 17 Jersey Road. We lived at 43 (Schofield family). We were evacuated at the same time to North Wales, but I don't think that Molly and Roy came to our village at Coedpoeth, although Tony Woodhouse came with us and was billeted in the same house at 6 Roberts Terrace, Coedpoeth. Also with us was Bobby Wells from no. 20 Jersey Road. Sorry to hear that Molly and Roy have passed away. Another part of my childhood has gone, so to speak. Best wishes to you.
Wed Nov 26 09:46:48 2008

Huw Evans, Rhyl
To Sue Richards request posted May 15 2008. Your nain's brother Glyn Davies (Ty Brith) wrote two books. He mentions your nain in one of them. I think it was called 'Minera the story of a village'. Glyn was a boxer in his youth and I remember seeing a huge poster for a promotion in the 1930s at the Wrexham Hippodrome. The poster was in his daughter's house on Willow Road opposite where my parents lived. Gobeithio fod hyn o ddiddordeb, cofion gorau, Huw Evans, ex Coedpoeth.
Tue Nov 4 13:47:40 2008

John Mitchell
I would like to pay tribute to Terry Griffiths who died on October 22 2008. Terry was for many years the Trainer to Coedpoeth Football Club. Without people like Terry local football would not be able to carry on, he stood no matter what the weather, sun, hail or snow, there is no shelter from the elements you just get wet. People like Terry do this for sheer enjoyment there is no monetry gain. R.I.P my friend, God Bless, JOHN
Mon Nov 3 09:24:18 2008

June Dye from Essex
My brother and sister were evacuated from Blacksmiths Lane School to North Wales but I don't know exactly where. They were Molly and Roy Russell and I can remember seeing them off outside the school although I was only about 3 years old. We lived in Jersey Road Rainham and I remember Tony Woodhouse that was mentioned by his son Brian. Molly died a few years ago and Roy died last year. If anyone remembers them and has any comments, I'd love to know.
Mon Nov 3 08:54:47 2008

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
Please can anyone help? Does anyone have, or have access to, a class photograph or photographs of the pupils who left Penygelli junior school in 1957 (I have no clear recollection of having class photos taken)? Pupils would have included Mary Humphreys, Anthony Freudmann, Brian Edwards, Rhiannon Abram, Glenys Abraham, Keith Morris, John Delfyn Morris, Myra Edwards, Ceinwen Griffiths, Valerie Morris, Gareth Williams and me, to name just a few. If anyone has such photos, one way of sharing them would be via Friends Reunited (the expert on this is Steve Elliott, who contributes to this site!). Many thanks!
Wed Oct 29 08:14:56 2008

Dewi Davies, Wrexham
Hi Marion, it's nice to be remembered. Yes, my parents did have a motorbike and sidecar. I broke my heart when dad swapped it for a van.
Wed Oct 29 08:10:25 2008

Marion, Wrexham
Hello Dewi. Yes, my grandmother was Phoebe Roberts and remember you as part of my childhood. If I remember didn't your parents have a motorbike and sidecar? I was walking up Assembly Road on Sunday and telling my husband about the row of houses that were there and how my childhood was spent and about Griff the policeman and various other characters of Coedpoeth.
Tue Oct 28 10:16:38 2008

John Mitchell, Stoke on Trent
Well done United - keep it going. Proud of the manager and all the players. You deserve all the support the people of Coedpoeth can give.
Tue Oct 28 10:15:45 2008

Dewi Davies
To Marion, was your grandmother Phoebe Roberts? If so I just about remember her & your grandfather at no. 10 Assembly Road. I used to live at no. 8.
Mon Oct 27 09:09:26 2008

Marion, Wrexham
Sharon/Fred Schofield. I remember Roberts's Terrace, my nain used to take me to someone's house there when I was little. And we used to buy fresh eggs from the right hand side of the track. Blodwen's shop was a great place to visit down those steep stairs. Fred you would have been around the same age as my mother and she lived on Assembly Road and went to Penygelli School. Her name was Joyce Roberts.
Thu Oct 23 10:00:38 2008

Sharon from Flintshire
For Marion, if you turn into Park Road off the High Street, go past Coedpoeth Library on the left and the park on the right, about 100 yards further there is a dirt track on the right with a white house directly opposite on the corner(used to be a pub called the White Horse). This is Robert's Terrace.
Tue Oct 21 10:20:29 2008

Fred Schofield
Roberts Terrace was an unmade, very steep little terrace of houses which ran down from Blodwyn's shop at the top, near Nant Square. The bottom ran out into what I always called the lower road, which if you turned right took you down to the cemetery. If you turned left it took you down to Adwy, I seem to remember. We had to always carry a bucket of water with us across to the outside toilets in order to flush them. There was a red brick chapel and a footpath which ran down the other side of Roberts Terrace. The chapel was a Welsh speaking church, I know that.
Tue Oct 21 10:10:43 2008

Marion, Wrexham
Message for Sharon and Fred. Where was/is Roberts Terrace?
Mon Oct 20 08:07:04 2008

Sharon from Flintshire
To Fred Schofield, I can assure you that the butcher at the bottom of the street was not related to us in any way, shape or form. You may remember Beryl and Hilary, Evan and Beattie's daughters. Unfortunately Beryl passed away 3 years ago so there is only Hilary and her brother (my dad) left. Beattie passed away in 1983 and Evan spent his last decade at Penygelli Residential Home, where he was wonderfully looked after until he passed away in 2004. Any memories would be gratefully received.
Thu Oct 16 09:55:35 2008

Fred Schofield from Southend on Sea
Yes, Sharon, I do remember your grandparents, who lived at No.1 Roberts Terrace. I make it that Evan must have been around 41 when we lived with Mrs Jones at No. 6. I also remember that she celebrated her 69th birthday on 25th January 1945 while we were still there. By the way, I am just approaching my own 75th birthday on the 26th of this month. Incidentally, there was another Williams in Roberts Terrace, he was the butcher and I recall the awful smells coming from his workshop at the bottom of Roberts Terrace when he was making brawn. UGH!
Wed Oct 15 09:58:41 2008

Sharon from Flintshire
To Fred Schofield, would you happen to have remembered Evan and Beattie Williams of 1 Robert's Terrace. They were my grandparents. Evan passed away in 2004 at the grand age of 101.
Tue Oct 14 10:46:00 2008

Fred Schofield from Southend on sea
To Sabrina from Coedpoeth. Thank you so much for the informatio about Ceriog Jarvis. I am so sorry to hear that he has passed away some time ago. We had some good times together while we lived with Mrs Jones at 6 Roberts Terrace. It was hard times in those wartime days, but we had some good adventures together. One time we all went down to Pantwllch and dammed the stream up with rocks and turf. We made a great pool in which we could bath. I also knew quite a few of the boys from Nant Sq who all went to Pennygelly Junior School with us. Wonder if I knew Billy Roberts? Anyway thank you again for letting me know about Ceriog! Much appreciated from one of the old evacuees who has never forgotten Coedpoeth.
Tue Oct 14 10:11:42 2008

Sabrina from Coedpoeth
To Fred Schofield of Essex sorry to inform you but Ceiriog Jarvis passed away a number of years ago. He was also a good friend of my brother, Billy Roberts, who lived in Rock House above Nant Square.
Mon Oct 13 08:58:31 2008

Ann Thomas/Lincolnshire
To Andy Roberts/Rhostyllen. Dear Andy, I have been in touch with the team and they have passed my e-mail address to you. It is a differant name, it is like the car, if you do not recognise the name.
Wed Oct 8 09:55:59 2008

Fred Schofield from Southend on Sea
I've posted messages on this site before regarding our evacuation to Coedpoeth from Rainham, Essex during World War II. Does anyone in Coedpoeth or from Coedpoeth remember or know of Ceriog Jarvis? He was a Welsh pal of mine in '44 and '45. His dad had a small hill farm near our house in Roberts Terrace, no. 6.
Mon Oct 6 08:21:01 2008

Georgina (Gina ) Walker nee Williams
Jennifer Ingman, I remember calling at your house with my sister Christine on our way to school. Christine and your sister Gwendalene (I think that was her name sorry if I'm wrong) were big friends for years. Christine now lives in Gosport, Hamshire, where as I am still in Wrexham. In the same house too, I came back and managed to buy the old house.
Sat Sep 27 09:26:33 2008

Paul, North Wales
Hi, I'm trying to research the family history of a Thomas Manley, who died in 1919. He was a local brewer. I believe he may have owned property in Coedpoeth, indeed it's possible that Manley Road is named after him, although I'm not sure why he would own property there. Any information would be gratefully received.
Fri Sep 19 15:39:04 2008

Lynn
Hi Ken Hopwood,Many thanks for the memories of my gt Aunt Annie Griffiths nee Jones and the family home. I wonder who had sent the postcards? How intriguing! I guess they may have been connected to her step family as she had no children of her own. The family story was that "evacuees" had remained in the home after her death and claimed the family bits and bobs. This would be your family then! The postcards by the way would be mine and not yours! LOL. I realise that the evacuees story is untrue unless you know any different?
Thu Sep 18 11:13:16 2008

Tony Richards, Vancouver, Canada
Just got back after visiting the area for the first time in 16 years. It was great to see some of the people I grew up with Stella, Danger, Dave Okeefe, Tony Taylor, Pete Jones, Margo etc. And some of the older bunch, Keith Gittins, Terry T, Maldwyn Penymynydd, etc. Even though the area is in decline the people are still the salt of the earth. Thanks for a great time - it was great to come home.
Tue Sep 16 08:29:47 2008

John Mitchell, Stoke On Trent
Joanne Pryce Hughes I was so sad to read your father had died, he was a good man. Howell and his brother Alan were very good footballers, and there is no doubt in my mind they could have played in a much higher grade of football. The best to you and the family, John.
Mon Sep 15 08:13:33 2008

Paul Wogel
My Taid & Gran owned the Fish & Chip shop on the top of the hill in the main High Street many years ago. Their names were Roland Robert and Annie Roberts. My mother Gwen Robert (Wogel) is still alive, she is now 89. Her sister Heulwen Roberts & brother Eldred Roberts are now not with us. Spent the early part of my life in Coedpoeth in the Fish & Chip shop, the building is still there but derelict now. My Taid became a policeman after the war and believe he caught a German airman around the village as the Germans bombed the hills regularly for some reason. If anyone remembers any of the family it would be nice to get in contact with them, take Gwen back to Coedpoeth every year, it's changed over the past 50 years! My name is Paul Wogel now 55 -(Gwen's son), my father Raymond Albert Wogel also lived there but only for a short time.
Mon Sep 15 08:08:31 2008

Joanne Hughes, Coedpoeth
To John Mitchell - Stoke On Trent. I am Howell Hughes' daughter and your post really moved me. I never met my Taid - Pryce - and know little of him so it's lovely to hear little things about him. My Nan always used to tell me stories about Teifion and my Dad - I assume that's your brother. Sadly, my Dad passed away in 2001 but it's lovely to hear what he was like as a boy - he was always so much into his football!
Thu Sep 11 10:19:13 2008

Ken Hopwood, Fernley, Nevada, USA
To: Bryn Williams, Teif & Glen. Thanks cousin for trying to contact Les Evans at the football match. If you are succesful next time, please give him my very best regards.With regards to Ty'n-y-ffynnon; yes, that's where my Auntie Blod and Uncle Ifan lived. It is still in the family, but very recently, my cousin [Len's son and Blodwen and Ifan's grandson] was considering selling it. I haven't heard if it sold or not. As to the well, my cousin Olwen [Blodwen and Ifan's daughter] told me that it dried up when houses were built on the fields between Castle Road [Clay Hill] and Griffiths Road. I have happy memories of catching frogs in it and falling in a few times. I also remember Miss Annie Griffiths living there. Whenever I would visit, she would give me a big box of postcards to play with. They were all very old and sent from all over the UK and Europe, including dozens from the the warfront [WW1]. I wish I had them now.
Thu Sep 11 09:14:42 2008

Joy Lea (Lewis), Wrexham
I am searching for any info / photos of William Henry Davies or Will Harry as he was known. He was married to Nellie Davies and they lived in Bryn Clywedog and had 7 children. David (Dai), Glyn, John, Eric, Murial (died aged 14), Phyllis and Annie (Nancy). Will Harry died in 1953 and I only have one photo of him.
Wed Sep 10 08:53:18 2008

John Mitchell, Stoke on Trent
Thanks Paul Edwards for replying to my email. I would love to hear more about Coedpoeth United Football Club. My wife has just said to me 'does everything you talk about have to be about football, it's only a game as far as I am concerned football is the only game'. I can remember when we lived in Tudor St with my father, mother, brothers, Teifion, Lenard, Robert, Phillip and my sister, Carol, there was never any spare money but as long as I had a ball I was be happy. A short walk from Tudor St I would call for Roy Smith who then lived in Manley Road. Roy and I would then call for Fredie Foulks. They were two of the best mates anybody could want. When we got to the Smelt all the lads would be waiting to have a game of football; Howell Hughes, Phillip Wells, Ken Jones, Len Williams, Gerald Pugh, Peter Large, Peter Parry, and Maelor Gittins. We would play for hours. If it rained, Howell's dad Mr Pryce Hughes, a lovely man, would move his motorcycle out of the garage and we would play Subbuteo. When I think back we didn't have Play Stations and we didn't need anyone to organise a game of football we did it ourselves. Thanks for the memories. God Bless, John.
Wed Sep 10 08:45:12 2008

Will Hall, Brunsweg Newydd, Canada
To Gary Owen & Bob Lindley.
Hey nice to hear from you, yes I remember you Gary, I went to Minera school with James Owen, your son or Brian's.
Bob, yes mate it's me, I remember coming to see you in Halifax with your brother Rup a year or so before I left UK.
Does anyone know what happened to Justin Peters, his mum is Val and his sister Rachael was a nurse in the Maelor last I saw her? They lived on Bryn Hyfryd.
Hope you are doing alright Bob...not sure if I can give my e-mail address here, so we'll have to work out how to have a chinwag some other way...
Hwyl!
Will
Mon Sep 8 08:45:55 2008

Gareth Williams, Minera
To Barry Jones, Oswestry, sorry about not replying to your email but I have been having loads of PC problems lately and its off line. I will contact you soon re that meeting.
Fri Sep 5 08:28:46 2008

Paul Edwards from Coedpoeth
To John Mitchell of Stoke on Trent, I was only asking your Phil about you the other day. I think I only met you once in the Golden Lion. I'm Eddie Edward's son and Phil was my best man in Cyprus 5 years ago. I'm helping Coedpoeth Utd FC on Saturdays and I help your Phil with the Golden Lion on Sundays. Phil and me are always in that pub. If you want to keep up to date with CUFC, let me know. All the best to everyone.
Thu Sep 4 08:37:38 2008

Sylvia Clark nee Davies, Gwynedd
To Neil Smith, Sale, Cheshire. Very pleased to get your reply. The photo at the top of the Coedpoeth site is not my mother and I. I have even studied it through a magnifying glass - I can understand why you would think so, and my husband can also see the similarity in old photos he has seen - but it's not us. Thank you for the information regarding Geoff's parent's surname. Geoff always reckoned that he and I were cousins - somehow related to my father's Davies's family. Maybe it was a wind-up? I still remember the wonderful Christmas parties your mum and dad gave - a great time being had by all. I have not lived in Coedpoeth for many years, but sometimes pass through, always amazed at the changes. Hope you enjoyed your time in Bulgaria.
Thu Sep 4 08:26:28 2008

Lynn, Doncaster
Hi Bryn Williams. Thanks for finding out the latest about Ty'n Y Ffynnon. It looked in a fairly poor condition when I visited but it would be sad to see it go. Do you know if it still has a well? Apparently the house was used for Wesleyan prayer meetings prior to Bathafarn Chapel opening in 1901! Would that be Blodwen and Evan Robets that you mention? I have learned that they lodged with my great Aunt Hannah/Annie Griffiths in the 30s/40s and then continued to live in the house after she died. Would love to find out more about her or John and Hannah Jones, my great grandparents, if anyone can help.
Thu Sep 4 07:59:53 2008

Sharon from Flintshire
For Bryn Williams of Denbigh. I have tried to send you my email address via Friends Reunited but I don't think their policy allows it. If you contact the webteam for this site they can then pass you my address. Have spoken to dad, and he would also love to hear from you.
Wed Sep 3 08:19:48 2008

Gary Owen, Minera
Hi to William Hall, Canada. I remember you. I am Brian's brother and drove one of the lorries. You came to our yard many times. You were always very polite. The field on old smelt road now has bungalows on it.
Wed Sep 3 08:19:30 2008

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
To Ken Hopwood and Teif Williams: following Wrexham's game against Altrincham on Bank Holiday Monday, I tried to attract Les Evans' (Evening Leader photographer) attention; however, he was too far away from me to hear. It would be wonderful for so many members of "The Saints" skiffle group to renew their acquaintances! On my return to Denbigh, I went via Wrexham and Coedpoeth; I found that 51 and 52 Talwrn Road have been extensively extended. Teif, your old home in Griffiths Road seems very much as I recall it. Ty'n-y-Ffynnon is either being rebuilt or about to be demolished, which would be a great shame. My mother's cousin, auntie Blod (Ken's aunt if I recall) used to live there. Harry Junk's shop seems no more; my dad was probably Harry's most loyal customer and I remember being awestruck at Harry's ability to chop sticks at such a speed without also chopping off his fingers! I also remember my sister and I having a huge Chinese inlaid cabinet gramophone as a Christmas present one year; Harry even delivered it in his 1930s very large Austin car! To Sharon of Deeside, you must be Gareth's daughter; please give him my regards - we were in school together and also worked together in the mid 1960s at the County Offices, Ruthin. Best wishes to all who contribute to, and visit, this site. As ever, it evokes wonderful memories of a wonderful village!
Mon Sep 1 11:04:45 2008

John Mitchell, Stoke On Trent
Well done Coedpoeth United FC top of the Premier Welsh National League and still in the Welsh Cup, and also Tom James for bringing home the Gold. Well deserved Tom proud of you, did he learn to row down the Nant River? Ha ha only joking!
Mon Sep 1 09:18:51 2008

Andy Roberts, Rhostyllen
Dear Ann Thomas in Lincolnshire. I have a bit written down on a tree at home I can send you...it's a vague side on the Littlers family. I don't have any photos I'm afraid, just names and dates. Have you any at all? Well Margaret died in 1881 at the age of 42, which is my great great granmother. I have some certificates of marriage/death etc if you get in touch with the web team they can forward you my e mail and we can chat more. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Mon Sep 1 09:02:02 2008

Neil Smith from Sale, Cheshire
To Sylvia Clark (nee Davies). Nice to hear from you Sylvia and I hope you are keeping well. Of course I remember you and the times I used to come to Auntie Leta's with my mother. As to your query re cousin Geoff's parents' surname. His mother was my father's sister so her maiden name was Smith. Geoff's father was Goronwy Hughes from Bwlchgwyn. Hope this is of some use to you. Sorry for the delay in sending this reply but I've just come back from 2 weeks in Bulgaria. Just one query I have - the mother and daughter who are pictured on the top right of the Coedpoeth site - is that you and Auntie Leta? Again, nice to hear from you.
Mon Sep 1 09:00:32 2008

Bob Lindley, Halifax
In reply to Will Hall, Canada. Is that you Billy bungalow? You were good mates with my older brother Martin. I certainly do remember you. I am sure you came with us on a trip to a military museum once, was many moons ago, have a memory of you sat in a jeep!
Thu Aug 28 14:24:11 2008

Andrew Beadle, Coedpoeth
Franklyn Kelly, yesterday I was visited by a 93 year old lady who used to live at 7 school lane before your mother did. Her name is Dilys Evans and she is now living in Greasby, Wirral. She came in and described how the house was before 1920, her grandad had lived in the house from the 19th century. I don't know if you knew of her. Also, could you see if you have any copies of old photos of the house as Mrs Evans` daughter has also offered to send me some. Thanks.
Wed Aug 27 08:08:57 2008

Lynn, Doncaster
Hiya Teif Williams, 6 Griffiths Rd was also called "Tyn y Ffynnon". It now seems accessible from Castle Rd at the other side of the property. Back in 1901 my great grandfather was a greengrocer there and when I visited the area fairly recently I saw fruit trees in the garden, so perhaps it was a small holding. Perhaps you or someone else knows more?!
Mon Aug 25 19:35:54 2008

Teif Williams, Bristol
To Lynn, Doncaster. Thanks for your contribution. "Pubs and Inquests" appears to be out of print and unavailable. Trying to remember which house on Griffith's Road was No. 6 (it's so long ago!). Was it the smallholding on the left as you go up the hill? To Jayne & Ken Hopwood - I have sent(??) an e-mail to you. If you haven't received it let me know through this site.
Thu Aug 21 09:26:55 2008

Will Hall, Brunsweg Newydd, Canada
This is a great forum, just discovered it, bringing back many memories. To Jane Richards in Wrexham, I was born in the old Queens Head pub, 87 High Street, I'm a 1971 model. Lived next to Delwyn on the old Smelt. I don't have any photos from 1902 that you are looking for, but I have a few from the '70s. Also, I remember Harry Junk's old shop, my mam & Auntie Eileen walked up the village to it when I was a little lad. I remember only vaguely it seemed to be full of boxes. I used to play cricket and football in the fields before they built Greengate farm estate and Pant Tywyll was my home away from home. On the old Smelt road there used to be a field on the right before you get to where Brian had his lorries. Looking back, it must have been the remains of a mine working or a motte and bailey castle, but there was a big bump in the field. Haven't seen the village since the mid '80s so I hope no-one has built on that field. lol. I've been around the world looking for 'home' ever since and haven't found it yet. I can see the village so vividly in my head, sledging on the field across the river down Pant Tywyll and going up to the City Arms and Minera Mountain with my mum and dad in their big red Wolsey. I went to Minera School. Anyone remember me?
Tue Aug 19 08:14:31 2008

Sylvia Clark, nee Davies, Gwynedd
To Neil Smith, Sale, Cheshire. Hello Neil - do you remember me, Sylvia Davies, (Auntie ) Leta's daughter from Bryn Gwyn Coedpoeth? Having re-discovered you here, can you tell me the name of your cousin Jeff's mother and father's surname? I believe this could help me in tracing my grandfather's family, Albert Davies, Bottom Lodge, Ruthin Rd. Pleased to know you are well. It would be good to hear from you.
Mon Aug 18 08:36:48 2008

Gavin Tudor, Leicestershire
I was wondering if anyone knew if the Crown Inn, Talwrn Road, was still standing? I have searched the web but no images or mention of it. Can anyone help me please? It was my great grandfather Cain Tudor and his wife Mary Tudor (Williams) who took over the pub and I am keen to learn more regarding this part of my family history.
Mon Aug 18 08:34:55 2008

Vince Jones, Gwersyllt
Sue Richards: Glad to have been of help.
Fri Aug 15 09:37:08 2008

Ann Thomas/Lincolnshire.
Dear Andy Roberts, Thanks for your reply. Charles (1880) is my gt grandfather. His daughter, Harriet, is my grandmother. Please if you have any information that you can pass on I would be very grateful.
Thu Aug 14 08:24:59 2008

Ann Thomas, Lincolnshire
To Andy Roberts. Thank you for your information on Charles Littler. Charles, 1850, married to Sarah Jones was my gt grandfather.
Wed Aug 13 07:46:32 2008

Andy Roberts, Rhostyllen
For Ann Thomas/Lincolnshire. Charles Littler was a brother to my great great grandmother Margaret Roberts (nee Littler) and they lived in Maelor Cottages with their mother and father (who was also called Charles, and Ann, nee Kelly). They lived up Minera, the next village up from Coedpoeth I think. They had daughters Harriet and Elizabeth. Got it all writen down at home! I have a bit more if you're interested. How are they related to yourself if you don't mind me asking? Like to hear from you.
Mon Aug 11 11:37:03 2008

Ken Hopwood, Fernley, Nevada, USA
To: Teif and Glen Williams. We were thrilled to get your message and have written to the Coedpoeth site team requesting that they send you our e-mail address. Can't wait to talk further.
Mon Aug 11 11:22:08 2008

Mark Stockl, Ullapool
To Mike Hughes, sorry to take so long to reply. I have very fond memories of Abel and Eirwen as do my (now aged) mum and dad. I'd be so interested to hear from any of my contemporaries from Penygelli Junior 1964-68 and can you tell me what has happened to the old Co-op/pottery shop?
Fri Aug 8 10:15:06 2008

Neil Martin Peters, Manchester
Hello, still looking for information about the Peters family from Smelt Road. Also Albert George Sandbrooke, who was on my dad's marridge certificate as his dad (deceased) whom we never knew and was never spoken about.
Thu Aug 7 16:47:34 2008

Ann Thomas, Lincolnshire.
Is there any one in Coedpoeth who knows anything about a Charles Litter, who lived in Coedpoeth from 1850 he was a stone mason? His wife was Sarah Jones. In 1881 they were living at Maelor Cottages. Also The Club room on Victoria St. Thank you.
Tue Aug 5 10:28:40 2008

Janet Roberts, Coedpoeth
Does anyone have any information about 38/39 Heol Llewelyn Coedpoeth? It has also been known as Henfaes. The house used to be two cottages but was renovated in the 1970s to become our house as it stands now. I have managed to locate people living here in the 1901 census but cannot find any information after that until about the 1950s. We moved here about 5 years ago. Any information would be greatly appreciated!
Mon Aug 4 15:06:51 2008

Richard Morris
Jennifer Ingham (message 30.6.08). Are you related to the Inghams who lived on the right hand side in the dip as you go from Coedpoeth towards Wrexham?
Mon Aug 4 10:42:17 2008

Lynn, Doncaster
Teif Williams, a very good book "Pubs and Inquests" by J. Clifford Davies, shows Williams at The Crown back to 1871!Perhaps they were there even before this date.My grandma's sister Annie/Hannah Griffiths nee Jones, lived at 6, Griffiths Rd "Tyn Y Ffynnon" up until c.1947. Her husband was killed at Plas Power colliery in 1931.
Mon Aug 4 10:24:24 2008

JJ, Shrewsbury
Ray JCB Minera please contact me via e-mail off webteam. Would like some more info off your mum please she has the right family.
Mon Aug 4 10:03:52 2008

Steve Elliott in Pocklington ex Adwy
I have had a number of people help me date the class 1A photo I posted on the Penygelli page of Friends Reunited and now thanks to Brinley Lloyd it is dated as 1960/1. I have had lots of help identifying the class members but am still short of a lot of names. So please have a look and if you are there or know anyone please let me know either through F.R. which is now free, or through the webmaster here. I have also posted another pic fron 1949 there which is a bit dark but have managed to get a few names eg Maldwyn Thomas identified. Please check this one out too for me. If anyone has a Gwyneth Jones class picture from 1953 I would be very interested to see it.
Mon Aug 4 09:36:06 2008

Teif Williams, Nailsea, Bristol
Having only just acquired a computer and "gone on the Net" I was astonished to find the info and stories about Coedpoeth - a real wallow in nostalgia! Many names not known but several remembered from the old days. Even Ken & Jayne Hopwood are there. Hello to you both! Please get in touch. Glen & I would love to hear from you. To Jim from Rhyl. My dad, Percy Williams, was always known as Percy Crown and I believe that his family at one time ran The Crown Inn on Talwrn Rd. When I came along, my parents lived in no. 13 Griffiths Rd and my Nain lived in no. 11. She died sometime in the late 1940s aged 86. We lived with her for 5 or 6 years before that and my parents stayed on at no. 11 until 1979. My Nain was Ellen Williams (formerly Griffiths) and my Taid (who I never knew) was Thomas Owen Williams (Collier). I got this from my dad's birth certificate which shows that he was born at no. 11 in 1905 - so ownership of The Crown by the family must have been before then. Sorry if this is sketchy but my dad was really excellent at throwing things away, so all records (except his birth cert.) have disappeared. I vaguely remember an Auntie Beatrice but she moved away very early in my life. It looks like we might be related! Anyway, I have gone on for too long. To those who may remember me, we will hopefully "talk" again on this site, which I hope will continue for many more years.
Fri Aug 1 10:15:11 2008

Sharon from Flintshire
For Andy Roberts, Rhostyllen. You can email me (the webteam have my email address). I also have quite extensive information which I'm sure you would be very interested in. Look forward to hearing from you.
Thu Jul 31 09:26:14 2008

Ann Williams
For Sue Richards. I also remember Mrs Samuels. In fact her son Julian still lives at the family home on Heol Glyndwr, Coedpoeth.
Wed Jul 30 11:55:08 2008

Susan Richards, Coedpoeth
To Bryn Williams and Vince Jones, thank you for your kind replies, yes my nain was very tall and she used to sing Welsh songs and recite in the Eisteddfod. I never met any of her brothers or sisters. Vince, my Mam and Dad remember you.
Wed Jul 30 11:50:37 2008

Andy Roberts/Rhostyllen
For Sharon in Flintshire, came across this site and noticed your great nain Mary Elizabeth Williams (nee Evans) and William, Abel etc. Well my great great gran was Jane b1854, who was the eldest sister to Mary Elizabeth who was the youngest. I've got a lot of info on this side and can go back 2 more genrations; but have come to a dead end. My grandad Tom Roberts for the nant; then from 49 Bryn Clywedog, went to Abel, William and Iorwerth's funerals as I got the hymn sheets but didn't know the relationship...til now! Please reply.
Mon Jul 28 10:31:08 2008

Vince Jones, Gwersyllt, ex Coedpoeth
For Sue Richards, re your request for info about Herchelly Samuels. I used to live at 51 Heol Glyndwr, Adwy, across the road from a lady of this name. Her husband's name was Norman, and they had three children, Carol, Norman and Julian. I remember that Carole joined the Army. Hope this info is of use.
Mon Jul 28 09:43:38 2008

Jim, Rhyl
I am looking to find info on my grandmother born 14 3 1896, Beatrice Williams. Her parents were Owen and Helen Williams and they kept the Crown Inn, Talwrn, later to live on Griffiths Rd Coedpoeth. It's like she never existed, she was one of around eight children, went on to work at Wrexham hosp and later moved to Tyldesly Gtr Manc. She had 9 kids herself and died at 96 yrs old. Hell of a lady and I wish I knew more. Can anyone help? Thanks.
Mon Jul 28 09:13:35 2008

Lynn, Doncaster
Hi John Shelley, Very likely that its Penygelli School, Coedpoeth, but they could have gone to Minera school. There are records available at Denbighshire Record Office, Ruthin, and I beleive Penygelli school also had some log books.
Fri Jul 25 08:50:40 2008

Sharon from Flintshire
For John Shelley, have you tried Minera Ancestry Website? It also covers Coedpoeth and surrounding areas. The Forum is excellent and someone may be able to point you in the right direction.
Wed Jul 23 12:00:26 2008

John Shelley in Lichfield, Staffs
My grandfather Edwin Williams was born in Coedpoeth in 1901, as were his 10 siblings. I'd very much like to find out which school they attended in Minera/Coedpoeth. Does anyone have any pointers?
Tue Jul 22 14:29:08 2008

Barry Jones, Oswestry
To Gareth Williams, Minera. Hi Gareth, yes it has been a long time, I do remember the trips to the Joiners Arms. It was run by Hilda and Arnold in those days. I still keep in touch with Dewi and we often meet. I also remember those trips on your motorcycles. It's nice to know you are still about. I shall tell Dewi that you have been in touch.
Wed Jul 16 08:57:07 2008

Gareth Williams, Minera
To Barry Jones, Oswestry.
Hi Barry. A lot of water has gone under the bridge since we you, me and Dewi used to go up the Joiners Arms in Bwlchgwyn in your dad's Morris 1000 Traveller. Glad to hear you are still keeping well, also some of our other classmates too, so I hear.
Mon Jul 14 08:36:05 2008

Ray JCB Minera
To JJ, Shrewsbury. The owner of the Stryt farm was Bill Taylor. His son was married to Sylvia, so my mum said who is 92. Bill and his wife lived in a cottage on the mountain. She said he had a son called Lesley Taylor. There was a butcher shop in Bwlchgwyn they owned. My surnname is Challoner. Don't know if the info was any use to you - I hope so and await your reply.
Wed Jul 2 08:49:59 2008

Valerie Jones (nee Pewtner), Oswestry
I lived at 22 High Street, Coedpoeth, and went to Penygelli school from 1951. My sisters are Maureen, who sadly died in 1988, and Susan who now lives in Australia. We used to play in Pant Tywyll. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers us. It seems so long ago but reading some of these articles brings back so many happy memories.
Tue Jul 1 08:21:29 2008

Sharon from Flintshire
For Barry of Oswestry. Nice to hear the memories of Abel, his wife is keeping very well, she has just celebrated her 90th birthday (my great aunt). Abel's brother Evan Thomas was my Taid who was married to Beattie of 1 Robert's Terrace, he lived to the grand age of 101. I hope it stays in the family.
Tue Jul 1 08:12:42 2008

Jennifer Ingman
Hi Barry, yes, I remember you now. I think you now live near my brother Geraint. Good days in Penygelli, I am still in touch with Glenys and Sylvia. I have seen Denis Pugh a couple of times in Wrexham, he hasn't changed much. Good to hear from the old Penygelli pupils. I also see Susan Peters quite often in Wrexham.
Mon Jun 30 08:36:28 2008

Barry from Oswestry
To Sharon from Flintshire - with regard to your question about Hilary and Gareth Williams being brother and sister, no they were not. Hilary lived on Manley road and Gareth lived in the Adwy. I remember working for Abel as a delivery boy, there were two of us, myself and Dennis Moult. I used to deliver around the Nant and Dennis around the Smelt. This was a busy little bakery with all the family pitching in, Abel and another lady did all the baking and Abel's wife ran the shop with his sisters. I remember the bakery at Christmas, this was a special time of year. Abel worked very hard at this time not only baking but he made and decorated all the Christmas cakes and there were many I can tell you. His speciality were wedding cakes and watching him decorate them, well, it was wonderful. He was a true artist, he even made our wedding cake.
Mon Jun 30 08:11:08 2008

Gary Owen, Minera
To Gary Lancerlot, I remember you coming to Minera with a Morris 1000 van selling meat. You'd give me a raw sausage every time you came, very kind of you. Nice to see a lot of names I know. Has anyone out there got any photos of Ivy Cotteges, Hall Road, Minera - thank you.
Thu Jun 26 07:52:54 2008

Sharon from Flintshire
For Barry Jones of Oswestry. You mention Hilary and Gareth Williams. Were they brother and sister? Also, you mentioned you worked for Abel Williams, he was my great uncle. Would love to hear from you.
Tue Jun 24 08:35:12 2008

Barry from Oswestry
Hi, Jennifer yes I did go Penygelli and we were in the same class. Some of the names I remember are: Glenys Richards, Ann Gibson, Hillary Williams. Dennis Powell, Dennis Pugh, Gareth Williams and Dewi Williams who I am still in touch with. With regard to me being born in the same house you later lived in, we had to leave when I was about six months old as my father who worked on the estate died. I remember you and I think you have a sister Gwyneth and a brother Gareth or Geraint not sure. You lived there when I visited my Nain Peters, uncle Owen aunty Gladys and their daughter Susan.
Thu Jun 19 08:07:30 2008

Andy Lees from Calgary, Canada
To Joy Lea, the chip shop at the top of Castle Road, Coedpoeth, was run by Ernie and Florence Nelson from the '30s to the '50s. The building was previously the Castle Inn pub in the 19th century. The building is now two private houses.
Wed Jun 18 08:58:17 2008

D Pritchard Dawlish
Does anybody have any info about a local pub called The Crown in the Coedpoeth area? I am still researching my grandfather Len Pritchard. He was also known as Len Crown, apparently. I think this may have a connection with a local pub in the area. Does anyone have any info about any such place?
Tue Jun 17 08:27:19 2008

Jennifer Ingman
Hi Barry, think I remember you, can't remember you living in Pwll y Go though. Are you the Barry who went to the Penygelli Secondary Modern? I live at the bottom of Heol Maelor (the old shop).
Tue Jun 17 08:21:04 2008

JJ Shrewsbury
To Ray JCB Minera, are we related as my family Taylor lived at Stryt Farm next door to City Arms around 1946? I am researching the family tree but cannot find my nain's maiden name. Would love some info on Elizabeth Ann Taylor and where you fit into the tree.
Mon Jun 16 09:27:00 2008

Rosemary Woodhouse. Aberaeron
To Liz and Sam Coedpoeth. The death in 1645 do you mean the school teacher? If so go on to the website coedpoeth ancestry then on to snippets, they have newspaper cuttings on show regarding this. Or if anyone else is interested to have a look.
Mon Jun 16 08:40:52 2008

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
To Sue Richards of Coedpoeth: I remember your nain and her three children, Carol, Norman and, I think, Julian. I think they lived in what was then the last house on the right at the top of Heol Glyndwr. I recall your nain being a very tall, well-built lady; Carol and Norman used to attend the Sunday School at Capel Bathafarn, Talwrn. I worked in the same office in Wrexham in the late 1960s as one of your nain's brothers, Howell. He had been a policeman in Lancashire for many years and spoke English with a Lancashire accent and Welsh with a local accent. He moved to Bwlchgwyn on his retirement and became an assistant registrar of births, etc. Sorry, I have no photographs or other recollections.
Mon Jun 9 08:07:40 2008

David Kettlewell, Coedpoeth
Yes, Chris Madsen, Wendy (nee Barnes) is my wife. Who are you, please? Is Jones your maiden name? Wendy has been trying to place you.
Tue May 27 08:55:49 2008

Jane Richards, Wrexham
Has anyone got any photos of the Queens Head Pub in the late 1800s/early 1900s? Would really appreciate a copy of the photo if poss. Thanks.
Mon May 19 08:45:13 2008

Joy Lea Wrexham
I am searching for any info / photos of William Henry Davies or Will Harry as he was known. He was married to Nellie Davies and they lived in Bryn Clywedog and had 7 children. David (Dai), Glyn, John, Eric, Murial (died aged 14, Phyllis and Annie (Nancy). Will Harry died in 1953 and I only have one photo of him.
Fri May 16 08:57:57 2008

Nick, Web Team
Calling our [older] faithful contributors! We're involved in a local history project and looking for you, our regulars to share memories of local life during WWII. Find out more about the project which coincides with a play being staged here and based on memories of locals and Liverpool evacuees who came to live in North Wales. And please share stories and recollections via Memoryshare. Bye for now [Hwyl am y tro].
Thu May 15 08:34:31 2008

Sue Richards, Coedpoeth
Oes gen rhywun llun neu gwybodaeth o nain fi? Ei henw oedd Herchelly Samuels (Davies) a roedd hi'n byw yn Ty Brith ym Mwynglawdd ac yn Coedpoeth. Has anyone got any information/photographs of my grandmother? Her name was Herchelly Samuels nee Davies and she used to live in Ty Brith in Minera and also Coedpoeth.
Thu May 15 08:23:44 2008

Barry Jones, Oswestry
Hi, What a wonderful site. I used to deliver bread for Abel Williams along with Dennis Moult. I was born in Pwll y Go, not the cottage with the doll in the window but next door. I believe Jennifer Ingman also lived there later. My grandparents lived in the cottage with the doll in the window, and then my aunt and uncle. I went to school in Coedpoeth from the infants to the secondry modern 1955 to 1965. I can remember Harolds shop, Harry Junks and many others. It so nice to hear of the old days and I look forward to read many more inputs.
Tue May 6 08:13:43 2008

Jane Richards Wrexham
For Franklyn. I am tracing my Kelly family tree. My great grandad Joseph Kelly used to have the Queens Head pub in Coedpoeth abt 1902. Before that he lived in Coedpoeth / Minera. He had brothers and his father was Edward Kelly. Could there be any connection to your Kellys?
Mon Apr 28 08:31:31 2008

Sharon from Flintshire
To Franklyn Kelly, I notice you mentioned Aunty Jane of 6 School Lane, Coedpoeth. Would her husband have been Edward Williams? If so, I would love for you to contact me - my email address is with the webteam - as the people were my great, great aunt and uncle and I have been researching the Williams family for several years now. Their son, Iorwerth, used to run a butcher's shop in Coedpoeth. My Williams line comes from Edward's brother William of Heol Llewellyn, whose son Evan Thomas Williams was my grandfather married to Beattie of 1 Roberts Terrace and his brother Abel (my grreat uncle) ran Williams and Son Bakery in the village. Any info would be gratefully received.
Mon Apr 28 08:25:09 2008

Franklyn Kelly, Kidderminster
To Andrew Beadle, thank you for your message regarding my home and now yours! My maternal grandparents lived at no7 originally and my mother was born there in the front bedroom. I too was born in the same room. My grandparents moved to Yorkshire in search of work and remained there for about three years with my mother. They then returned to Coedpoeth and lived near Lingards old shop. No7 and No6 was owned by Aunty Jane who lived in No6 and she was a great favourite of mine as a small child. When my parents married they rented No7 from Aunty Jane and I was born there in 1944. My earliest recollections were the front door going from the living room into the front yard and there was no back door and there was a wash house at the side of the house together with a coal house and the outside loo complete with the tin bath hanging at the side. The snow used to drift under the toilet door in the winter and newspaper was the luxury loo roll! The lighting was by gas and the coal fire also heated the water in a boiler at the side and heated the oven which was leaded regularly. The rice puds were excellent. When Aunty Jane died the two houses were put up for sale and no7, I was told, was £300 and No6 was £250! My parents would have liked the two but could only just manage the £300. The house remained in its original form until I was in my early teens when the "extension" was built. My parents always regretted not taking the extension up to the bedrooms and either having the bathroom upstairs or a small bedroom. It felt luxurious however and an inside loo and no more tin baths was brilliant! When the wash house was knocked down to make way for the extension the stones were used as a rockery in both the top and bottom gardens which you may still have. I have some photos of the house during my childhood and that of my brother Garry who was 11 yrs my junior, and I will get them copied and send them on to you. Hope this has given you some insight into how the house was. Happy days.
Fri Apr 25 09:18:18 2008

Lynn
Re KELLY FH. I've noticed a few of you researching Kellys or are called Kelly. I am interested in them too and am descended from Hannah b.1839 Minera, although she lived in Coedpoeth after marrying. I believe I may have been in touch with Jane before and have noticed Sue on another site. Would love contact. Have you tried the Minera History website yet?
Mon Apr 21 09:40:05 2008

Joy Lea Wrexham
I am searching for any photos of William Henry Davies or Will Harry as he was known. He was married to Nellie Davies and they lived in Bryn Clywedog and had 7 children. David (Dai), Glyn, John, Eric, Murial (died aged 14, Phyllis and Annie (Nancy). Will Harry died in 1953 and I only have one photo of him.
Fri Apr 18 07:46:32 2008

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
To Franklyn Kelly: good to read your contribution. If you recall, the last time we met was when I was working in the Social Work department at the Maelor Hospital, and you were toying with the idea of "coming home!" I well recall you living in School Lane; did anyone ever have a shorter journey to and from school? I look forward to reading further contributions.
To Christopher Jones: I remember you and Peter; I think I delivered the weekly grocery order to your home when I was the errand boy at E B Jones' on the High Street, which is where the launderette is now. I gave my wages of £1-10-00 (£1.50 in modern money) to my mother and I kept my tips (a similar amount) which meant that I was rich! The problem was that I neglected my school work, which didn't really interest me in an event. Happy days!
Tue Apr 15 08:58:33 2008

Andrew Beadle, Coedpoeth
Hello Franklyn Kelly, I moved into your old house, 7 School Lane, in 1999 after your mother sadly passed away. I know the house meant a lot to you as I still have the letter that you left me on leaving. We are trying our best to look after the house but have done alterations, however the original part remains much the same as we found it. As you spent much of your life in this house I would most grateful to know more of its history.
Mon Apr 14 09:26:56 2008

Mike Hughes, Coedpoeth
I am looking for any information (photograph) about my grandfather named George Edward Pemberton, who lived in High Sreet, Coedpoeth in 1925 and was a chauffeur for a Mr Danson who lived in Minera at what we now know is the old British Legion on Hall Road, Minera. After 15 or 20 years, George Pemberton moved to Stoke On Trent with a lady from Coedpoeth, her surname I believe to be Matthias. Any help would be great!
Mon Apr 14 09:08:52 2008

Alison White, Wrexham
I am trying to trace my family history. Nan came from a large family of Kellys fron Coedpoeth, her dad was called David Morgan, his parents where Morgan and Amelia who resided at 33 Heol Llywelyn as late as 1901, the other siblings where Albert, Francis, Llywelyn and Mary. There was also a John Griffiths living with the family listed as son in the 1901 census but I suspect was a lodger. If anybody can help with my search I would be really grateful as the family descend from an Elizabeth and Edward of which there were two living in the same are around the same time. Alison
Mon Apr 14 08:30:24 2008

Dewi Davies from Wrexham
To Joy Lea. Sorry not to contact you directly but I've lost your email. I have no recollection of the chip shop but I would imagine that it must have been well before the 1950s as Jinny died 10/8/1946. As a point of interest Jonathon Davies lived with them there until his death in 1933
Fri Apr 11 15:29:24 2008

Mike Hughes, Coedpoeth
For Mark Stockl, I remember your parents' pottery shop and also being in school with you. I still live in Coedpoeth and I remember being in your father's shop and having a go on the potter's wheel with you. I used to deliver bread for Abel Williams the baker with a wooden handcart while I was still at school. I hope you remember too!
Fri Apr 11 08:14:03 2008

Joy Lea, Wrexham
Does anyone remember a chip shop in Coedpoeth on Castle Road during possibly the 1950s? It was run by Jinny (nee Davies) and Evy Parry.
Thu Apr 10 08:23:57 2008

Dewi Davies from Wrexham
Would anyone be able to shed light on a cobbler by the name of Stamper who lived somewhere near the Talwrn sometime around the time of the 1st World War?
Mon Apr 7 09:31:30 2008

DAVID EVANS (WOODY) JERSEY
Message to Charlotte Davies regarding Ada Goodwin. She lived on Heol Celyn. I lived at the end of that street. We, as kids, where always at Ada's house for something.
Mon Apr 7 09:09:59 2008

Charlotte Davies, Coedpoeth
I was just wondering does anyone remember my nanna Ada Goodwyn Price? She's lived in the Coedpoeth area all her life. It would be lovely to hear from anyone that would like to get back in contact.
Thu Apr 3 09:56:48 2008

Franklyn Kelly from Kidderminster
It was great to happen on this site and to re-visit memory lane from previous entries. I used to live in School Lane next to the Junior School. Since my parents died our visits to the village have become greatly reduced. I was interested to hear Paul Wogel's comments about the murder and I remember his grandparents very well when they ran the fish and chip shop. Paul's mum Gwen was also a big friend of my mum Eirwen, and we visited both Gwen and Heulwen when we lived in London many years ago. Please say "hello" to her Paul and tell her we still have the Dutch dresser she sold us when we were getting married in 1968! I noticed that Bryn Williams is a regular and pass on my best wishes to him and anyone else who may remember me. Returning to the murder I understand that all the men in the village were interviewed and my dad's alibi was that he was looking after me as a 1 year old in 1945, as my mum had gone out for the night with a friend! I also remember when I was in my teens another young woman was attacked and there were similarities in the two cases and the case was re-opened and I understand remains an unsolved mystery. We used to play in Pant Tywyll as children near the "Big" stone and in the summer we would try to dam the stream so that we could try to swim! We also had rope swings and the school holidays seemed to be sunny!
Mon Mar 31 10:28:13 2008

Sue from Bristol
Jane, This is what I have so far with the Kelly line of my family. David Kelly c1900 married Margaret (?). They had a son John Alexander Kelly b1919 d1941, killed in action, Chief Stoker on HMS Aukland. John had previously married Irma De Martelaere b1917. They had David Michael Kelly b1939 at 19 Moorland Ave, Wrexham. He was in the RAF and served at Yatesbury during 1962. David married (possibly Cecilia Mason ?) and lived in Connahs Quay around 1963/4. That's all I have to go on at the moment.
Mon Mar 31 10:10:26 2008

David Evans (Woody), Jersey
Thanks Beadle for message about Denzil, only managed to find this web site by chance. I've spoken to you since at my big 40 in the bents Februrary just gone, thanks again, Woody.
Fri Mar 28 09:16:43 2008

Jane Wrexham
Sue. I am tracing the Kelly line, mine lived in Coedpoeth/Minera in the 1800s. Do you know if yours came from that area?
Thu Mar 27 16:56:53 2008

Sue Tatlow from Bristol
Does anyone remember or know anything about the Kelly family who lived at 19 Moorland Road, Wrexham? They were John Alexander Kelly married to Irma Victoria nee de Martelsere. They had a son David Michael Kelly on 28 Jan 1939. David then married and moved to Connahs Quay. Any information on this family would be most welcome.
Wed Mar 26 13:17:18 2008

Dewi Davies from Wrexham
To Mark Stockl, yes I'm ashamed to say that was me, and I also used to recite all the towns from Coedpoeth to Birmingham as an encore.
Mon Mar 17 09:29:50 2008

Sharon from Flintshire
For Mark Stock, Abel and Eirwen Williams were my great aunt and uncle. Eirwen is keeping very well. Do you remember Abel's brother Evan Thomas married to Beattie of Robert's Terrace (my grandparents)? I have several photos of Abel which you may be interested in. Contact this website and they can forward you my email address.
Mon Mar 10 16:29:01 2008

Mark Stockl, Ullapool, Wester Ross
To Dewi Davies, thanks for replying to my message - I remember a lad some 2 years younger than us with your name standing in front of our class at Penygelli reciting the names of all the places one passed through on the way to Rhyl (where many folk from Coedpoeth went for their holidays in those days) - could that have been yourself? Also in response to other messages, I remember Harry Junk well and still have an old accordion which I bought from him for a £1 when i was a kid! Does anyone have memories of Abel and Eirwen Wiliams who ran the bakery opposite my parents' pottery shop on the High Street?
Mon Mar 10 09:22:30 2008

RAY JCB MINERA
To Garry Lancelotte, I remember your shop on the High St. I used to call in there regularly. I believe you are into Indian food at the moment. You've made the right choice.
Fri Mar 7 08:42:07 2008

RAY JCB MINERA
To Liz & Sam, Coedpoeth. The girl murdered in Pantwll in 1945 was the daughter of the City Arms. She was a school teacher. I lived in the Sryt Farm just below the City Arms at the time. My uncle lived with us. He was a miner going to work that morning at 4.30am down Pantwll, he saw a person with stripes on his arm - either army or airforce.
Thu Mar 6 08:17:10 2008

Allen Pritchard - Coedpoeth
D Pritchard, Dawlish, S. Devon
Hello, Your father does come back to the village now and again for funerals but it has been a few years now. I am Barry Pritchard's son, ask him and he will know who he is. That would make us distant cousins. I am sad to say your Aunty Ruth passed away a few years ago but Shirley is doing fine.
Thu Feb 28 08:42:54 2008

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
To Eirwen Griffiths: I'm so sorry to hear about Audrey; please pass my condolences to Billy and the family.
Mon Feb 25 09:06:33 2008

Dewi Davies
To Mark Stockl, I am afraid I don't remember you (I must be about 2 years younger than you), but I do remember your parents at Siop Helyg all those years ago. In fact, many years later I found another shop in Yorkshire called the same and after going in I found that it was indeed your parents who were running it. Your dad said that he still kept contact with some friends from Coedpoeth, this must have been about 15 years ago.
Mon Feb 25 08:16:35 2008

Eirwen Griffiths
To Bryn Williams, Denbigh. The last time I sent you message it was regarding my Sister Audrey who worked at E B Jones and was pleased to have a reply from you saying that you remembered her. Well, it is with a lot of saddness that I have to tell you that she passed away on Feb 19 having suffered for a number of years with bad health. Sorry it's bad news Bryn, but I had a feeling that perhaps you would want to know.
Fri Feb 22 10:49:59 2008

Jane, Wrexham
For Lin re Kelly family. I have been tracing the Kelly family tree for a few years. As you probably know there were a couple of Kelly families who lived in Coedpoeth/Minera. Do you have any more info on the Kellys that I could check against the info that I have? It would be interesting to see if we are connected.
Tue Feb 19 09:58:03 2008

Lin (Kellys of Coedpoeth)
My nain and taid, Kelly Robert Huw Morgan and Minie Elizabeth Palmer, are from Coedpoeth, both gone now 40 years. John Kelly was born in 1795 either in Eire or Wales,it's hard to find that one but he had two sons that we know of - Edward 1813 (my line) and John 1817-1888. I have the genealogy but there are gaps I need help with from 1910 to present. So if you are a Kelly or have a Kelly from Minera Coedpoeth, Bersham, Wrexham, then contact me.
Mon Feb 18 10:46:26 2008

B Parker Sarawak
Who remembers Harry 'Junk'? he had a shop on High St back it the 60s. He had everything in that place, from TV valves, Victorian plated-silver, old furniture and the inevitable fire-wood, which was the by-product of stuff he could not sell. Maybe Steptoe was based on him!
Mon Feb 18 10:20:50 2008

Earle Smith from England
For Ann Williams & Tegla Jones. Thank you both for the information concerning Megan & Gwyneth (maiden name Davies). I am now in contact with Gwyneth Evans & Megan Jones. Thanks again.
Fri Feb 8 08:31:50 2008

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
To Jane, Wrexham: there was a strong connection with one particular Kelly family inasmuch as a brother and sister of my mother (William & Ceridwen Hopwood) married a sister and brother (Ethel & David William Kelly). As with so many families in those days, there were many siblings. I seem to recall that the eldest of the Kelly family was John Owen, followed by Mary, Ethel, David Williams, Albert and Elwyn. They would have been brought up in a small cottage in a row which ran at right angles to Talwrn Road, just down from what used to be Mrs Vernon's shop on the corner of Llewelyn Road. I seem to recall that three of the Kelly siblings were childless. The children I am aware of are Eifion and Nesta (Hopwood), Maureen and Pam (Kelly) and my late cousin Gwyn Kelly. Eifion lives in Cardiff, Nesta (now Hulmes) in Wrexham (Huntroyde), and Pam (now Lucas) who lives in either Gresford or Marford. I know that Eifion's late wife was doing her family tree and possibly Eifion's, but I'm not sure how that progressed prior to her death. Sorry I can't be of more help.
Tue Feb 5 09:13:49 2008

Fred Schofield from Southend, Essex.
In reply to Brian Woodhouse, yes, I remember your Dad Tony. He would have been about 7yrs when we all were evacuated to Coedpoeth in 1944. We stayed with Mrs Emma Jones at 6 Roberts Terrace, Coedpoeth. The last time I saw her was in 1949 and my brother Billy also visited her later on in about 1956 when he was in the army. As far as I know Mrs Jones died in the early 60s. I visited her son Ken who lived over at Brymbo in 1969 - he was the same age as my dad who died in 1997. There are probably grandchildren of Emma Jones living in the area but I do not recall their names. I seem to remember that your dad didn't stay to the duration of the war but went back home earlier. Your Nan came, I recall, and collected him. We didn't come back to Jersey Road, Rainham, until June 1945. I'm guessing that your dad would be about 71 or 72 this year, am I correct? Anyway, give him my best regards. Coedpoeth is often in my mind for it meant a lot to me too.
Mon Feb 4 09:43:35 2008

Jane, Wrexham
For Bryn Williams, Denbigh. I am tracing my family tree, the name I am searcing is Kelly. I noticed you had an uncle who was a Kelly. My Kellys came from Coedpoeth/Minera. I am aware there were a few Kelly families in that area, but was wondering if there could be a connection.
Mon Feb 4 09:42:52 2008

John Hughes, Southsea nr Wrexham
To Michael Davies (ex New Broughton) yes I remember Johnsons buses going up Southsea hill as my sister was a clippy on the buses. We are from Southsea, I also went to Penygelli, don't know your age, I am 62.
Mon Feb 4 09:40:52 2008

Mark Stockl, Ullapool
I came to Coedpoeth in 1964 and my parents bought the old co-op at 47/8 High Street where they opened Helyg Pottery. I remember they rented a small shop to a fantastic old man called Hugh Parry, a cobbler who walked with crutches and I believe also had a draper's shop in the high street. I went to Penygelli junior from 64-68 and lots of good friends there. I remember Dave Edwards (who lived opposite on high street) as well as Alun Davies and Alun Jones (who I think lived in a caravan down in the Nant). There was a toy shop opposite us and I have vivid memories of Harold's hardware shop. The head of the school was Mr Lloyd (whose daughter was Evelyn, in my class), Mr Bellis, Mr Davies and Mr Humphries - sorry, can't remember more! It would be good to hear from anybody from that time.
Mon Feb 4 09:30:11 2008

Brenda
Les Finch, Sabrina. Our mother, Mary, was the Land Army girl who was sent to Coedpoeth from Lancs.Sadly, she died almost 12 months ago. She often spoke to us about her friends in the Land Army and wrote, amusingly, of those days. If you would like a copy we would be happy to forward.
Mon Feb 4 09:23:47 2008

Brenda
Jeanne Gravley.Not sure if this helps but in 1965/6 I worked for Mrs Keefe in a clothing shop in Wrexham (Queens Square). She was a widow and I recall she had visits from her grandson who lived in Shrewsbury. If this is the family let me know and I'll provide you with more info.
Mon Feb 4 09:23:17 2008

Jeanne Gravley from USA
I'm trying to find anyone who might have known the owners of the clothing store in Wrexham in the 1930s/40s. They were related to the Keefe family (children Philip and Diane). Any info would be appreciated.
Fri Feb 1 07:59:46 2008

Nick, Web Team
Hi, just to let you know we are piloting a new way to showcase the memories you contribute to the site. Please take a look at Memoryshare. [what's this?] Hope to see your contributions on there. Hwyl am y tro - Bye for now.
Thu Jan 31 08:13:42 2008

Sabrina from Coedpoeth
Les Finch, sadly Helen passed away a couple of years ago. Your mum in law may recall another land army girl by the name of Mary who was sent to Coedpoeth from Lancs. I remember the girls being in the hostel (formally the billard hall). The lady who owned the shop also owned the pub and her name was Mrs Owens. The girls looked smart in their green sweaters and brown jodphurs. The local history society has a photograph of the land army girls.
Thu Jan 31 08:10:28 2008

Les Finch from Hindley, Wigan
My mum in law, Isabel Melling, (nee Roberts,now 83yrs) and living in Wigan, was a Land Army girl "posted" to Coedpoeth to work on various farms in the area in 1943/44. She was "billeted" at a pub she recalls was named the 5 Crosses. She recalls there was a "shop" attached to the pub, and recalls some form of billiard or snooker tables therein. Whilst she took her meals with the rest of her colleagues at a local hostel, sadly she cannot recall much detail as to its name. Can anyone help with any info? She became good friends with a local girl named Helen Roberts, who would be about 80 yrs old now, who was also in the Land Army. Sadly, my mum in law has lost contact with Helen after keeping in touch with each other with the exchange of Christmas cards etc.
Wed Jan 30 09:05:21 2008

Christopher S. Jones from Wirral
I was born at 24 Llywelyn Road, Coedpoeth in 1949. My father was Elias Jones my mother Linda Jones nee Jackson. My grandparents kept a shop and fish & chip shop in the Adwy region of the village the house name was Bryn Hyfryd (very close to Adwy Chapel). I attended Penygelli schools throughout the 1950s and 60s and had apparently an elder half brother called Peter. Currently at the age of 58 going on 59 I am now semi retired after a career teaching dentists at Liverpool University and I am writing an account of growing up in Coedpoeth during the 50s and 60s incorporating my life story during these times. The story I hope will bring back memories both good and bad throughout these times. The article currently stands at over 20,000 words and I will hopefully complete the project soon. For anybody who remembers me I wish you well.
Wed Jan 23 10:06:31 2008

Ann Williams
To Earle Smith, Megan also lives in Coedpoeth, just at the back of her sister Gwyneth. Do you remember Horace Jones the Coal Merchant who lived on Heol Offa? Megan is married to his son Colin.
Mon Jan 21 08:08:18 2008

Felicity Ridgway, South Australia
Marion from Wrexham, our Ridgways came to Adelaide, South Australia, in 1839 from the village of Thornborough in Buckinghamshire. The Samuel Matthews I'm looking for married a Pheobe Lound from Nottingham around late 1880s.
Mon Jan 21 08:04:48 2008

Tegla Jones, Vancouver, Canada
Message to Earle Smith (England), Regarding your research on Charles and Ellen Davies of 9 Heol Islwyn, Adwy, Coedpoeth, I don't know where Megan is these days, but her older sister Gwyneth still lives in the Adwy.
Fri Jan 18 07:41:45 2008

Ann Williams, Coedpoeth
To Bryn. I agree with you about the situation of Plas Yn Ial, it is set high up on the right hand side and if I remember correctly is part stone and part cream render.
Wed Jan 16 13:08:47 2008

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
Other than the novels of Leslie Thomas, Tom Sharpe and Sue Townsend, I am not an avid reader, especially of non-fiction. I have therefore been very pleasantly surprised of late to read two books with a strong Coedpoeth connection. The first is "Real Wrexham" by Grahame Davies; what a wonderfully compulsive read - I would commend it to all Coedpoethites past and present, especially those who enjoy wallowing in nostalgia! One possible factual inaccuracy refers to Plas-yn-Ial being in Llanarmon yn Ial, whereas I have a feeling it is just off the main road between Llandegla and Bryneglwys. The second is "After the Dust has Settled" by Tom Ellis, former Wrexham MP. There are a number of Coedpoeth references, including the late Bert Gittins and also the artist Wynne Lewis (also honourably referred to in Grahame Davies' book). My uncle Dai Kelly worked at Bersham colliery when Tom Ellis was the manager, and I have an abiding recollection of my uncle having immense regard and affection towards him. I also had the privilege of hearing Mr Ellis speak on a number of occasions. Oh, where are the politicians of his calibre and integrity nowadays?
Mon Jan 14 09:39:31 2008

Michael Davies, (ex) New Broughton
I went to Penyglli school from 1959 to 1964, classes 2x, 3x 4x ? ? There were quite a few boys and girls from New Broughton who caught Johnsons bus up to Coedpoeth (one of them - the bus I mean -had to stop half way up Talwern Hill to change gear). Anyone out there from the same vintage?
Tue Jan 8 10:33:27 2008

Steve Elliott Pocklington
To Ann Williams - I would be pleased to email you the picture of the class, if you let me know your email address. The webteam has my address.
Tue Jan 8 09:27:59 2008

Ann Williams from Coedpoeth
To Steve Elliott, Pocklington. I do recognise the picture on Friends Reunited but I cannot make out the faces clearly enough to name anyone. If you could e:mail a copy of the picture I'm sure I could name most if not all the children.
Mon Jan 7 10:21:48 2008

Brian Woodhouse, Poole, Dorset.
To Fred Schofield and anyone else who remebers my dad Tony Woodhouse. He was also evacuated from Rainham (Jersey Road) I believe at the same time as Fred Schofield and his brother. He also lived at the same address. My dad would like to visit Coedpoeth after all these years and also talk to anyone who remembers him. Please contact me, many thanks, Brian Woodhouse.
Thu Jan 3 14:44:10 2008

Steve Elliott, Pocklington
Many thanks Bryn for the names of the teachers at Pen-y-Gelli. I have added them to the image I posted on the school page on Friends Reunited; however I still don't know any of the names of the boys and girls in the class photo. I spoke to Gwyneth Jones last night and she is keeping well but worried about the future. I am hoping to come over in the New Year so if anyone remembers me it would be great to meet.
Mon Dec 31 08:52:16 2007

Pauline Scott Liverpool
To Bryn Williams. Sorry I have taken so long to get back to you but I have been visiting my daughter in Germany. Now that you have refreshed my memory, I remember Glenys, although I did get the twins and Barry mixed up a bit. I have some lovely memories from that time. Walking across the fields at the back going up to Coedpoeth, before all the council houses were build in the fifties and that mountain that has gone as you go down Southsea. I was surprised that nothing has been built on that piece of land right on the corner, it was just ruins and we would play there. I have been married 44 years now and have 3 daughters and 11 grandchildren, very expensive this time of the year. I presume your parents are no longer around. Give my regards to your sister, that's if she remember me. When I see my Aunt again I will pass on your confession! Wishing you and your family a very Happy Christmas.
Mon Dec 24 09:14:09 2007

Huw Davies, Coedpoeth/Moscow
I used to live roughly next door to the Peters family in Waen Road from 1958-63. This consisted of Bronwen's Mother and Father and poss Bronwen. I think Bronwen was a nurse.Mrs Peters used to look after me when My mother and father went out. Bronwen left the area I think. I used to visit them up to age 5 1958-1963. This was in Waen/Llewelyn Rd.Later in the sixties they moved to Waen Rd proper in the council houses. Mrs Peters was from my recollection a very kind and nice lady.
Fri Dec 21 08:27:13 2007

Joy Lea, Wrexham
Hello, yes Steven is a police sergeant in Wrexham but I am unsure of where he lives now. He is married to Karen and they have a daughter, Charlotte. Sorry I can't be of any more help.
Fri Dec 7 10:14:35 2007

Chris Madsen
To David Kettlewell, are you related to Wendy Kettlewell nee Barnes ?
Fri Dec 7 10:01:55 2007

Earle Smith from England
Tegla Jones of Vancouver, Canada. Please contact me concerning a Charles & Ellen Davies family who lived at 9 Heol Islwyn, Coedpoeth in the 1950/60s. They had a daughter, Megan. They are family and I am trying to contact any members. Thank you.
Thu Dec 6 11:00:33 2007

D Pritchard
Hi Joy, I don't know you personally though I do know that you are genuine. They also had a son called Seve who I am aware of & I believe still lives in the area. I would like to touch base with him if you could possibly help.
Wed Dec 5 08:00:05 2007

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
To Pauline Scott, Liverpool: yes, I remember you staying with Mr and Mrs Davies. To begin with, I confused you with (?) Glenys, who had an older sister, Olwen, who stayed with their aunt and uncle Blodwen and Emrys Owen, who lived in the lovely white cottage at the end of Jubilee Villas. Sadly, and I have no idea why, the cottage had been demolished. Michael Hamnett and I used to spend hours just kicking a ball to each other in the road outside our houses. He always won, and it was some years later that I came to realise that my goal was significantly wider than his! We occasionally had to stop for the odd car to pass; of course, it is now a very busy road. I too recall Howard playing the piano; however, he seemed to restrict most of his practice to the first few bars of Beethoven's 5th Symphony! My sister's name is Eirian, and she has only in the last few days moved out of her house in Coedpoeth; she and her husband are hoping to buy somewhere in Llandudno. The twins were Ian and Paul Crewe, and their older brother was Barry. I have a dreadful confession to make to you - a dark secret that I haver kept for around 50 years! When Michael Hamnett and I played football in the road, the ball would inevitably go over garden walls on occasions. Mrs Davies refused to return our ball, and I waited until Bonfire Night to exact my revenge. I bought a large number of "penny bangers" and, having lit the touch-paper, I lobbed each one into your aunt's back yard! I must have been a thoroughly obnoxious child (my surliness was a source of great amusement to some family members!); indeed, there are probably many people who would wonder if anything about me has changed!
Tue Dec 4 12:29:59 2007

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
To Steve Elliott: I recognise all the teachers on the Friends Reunited site. They are Jonathan Jones, Elwyn Davies, Dewi Humphreys, Joe Bellis, Olwen Bryan Jones, Bessie Edwards, David Williams (head-teacher), Gwyneth Jones and Olwen Williams. I recall Mr Jones, Mr Davies and Mr Bellis, who all lived in or around Rhos, travelling to Penygelli on Mr Jones' motor-bike and sidecar; I also recall burning my leg on the hot exhaust pipe on one occasion! Is all this proof of an elephantine memory or a very sad existence?! Incidentally, I still cannot recognise any of the children; there must be someone who visits this site who would.
Tue Dec 4 11:12:10 2007

Steve Elliott Pocklington
I have checked again at the Pen-y-Gelli page on Friends Reunited and the pictures of the class of around 1954 and the staff are now loaded up. If you can accurately date this, please let me know, also if you are in it! I have another picture of Miss Gwyneth Jones' class which is dated 1949; the image is rather dark and doesn't load well, but if this could be of interest to you then please let me know.
Mon Dec 3 11:20:37 2007

Pauline Scott, Liverpool
To Bryn Williams. Do you remember me? I used to stay at my Auntie & Uncles the Davies, Jubilee Villas, he was a baker. I used to play with your little sister (whose name escapes me at this time) and you, also Michael Hamnett, and the twins Barry and Ian. This is back in the forties and fifties. I was up in the Adwy in August, reminiscing. It is over 20 year since I was last there. I looked on the web and found this site and really surprised to see a couple of names that I recognised, yours and Howard Jones. I remember him playing the piano. Hope this brings back memories for you. Do you remember me? I would like to here from you. Regards.
Fri Nov 23 07:55:25 2007

Sharon from Flintshire
To Sabrina, I'm not sure as to where to meet, but if I stand by the Police station for 11am, perhaps you could look out for me.
Mon Nov 19 14:48:03 2007

Sabrina, Coedpoeth
To Sharon of Flintshire, looking forward to your visit on Tuesday.
Sun Nov 18 16:45:07 2007

Sharon of Flintshire
To Sabrina, I shall be in the area next Tuesday, visiting relatives. I would love to meet up with you and your sister then if it is convenient for you both.
Fri Nov 16 15:06:32 2007

Sabrina of Coedpoeth
To Sharon of Flintshire - regarding your Aunt Phoebe my sister is staying with me at the moment if you wanted to speak to her.
Wed Nov 14 14:49:43 2007

Sabrina, Coedpoeth
To Bryn Williams, Denbigh, yes I am the same Sabrina who worked at Hugh Parry's shop. I remember you all passing your 11 plus exams, I was as excited as your mothers were to hear the news of the exam passes. They were good days, just after the war when clothes became easier to buy it made all the difference for everyone to have new clothes more often. In other words I could dress anyone up from top to toe! Re Mr Burns he was repairing shoes about the same time as Hugh Parry and as long as I could remember he had no electric and at night time worked by candlelight.
Wed Nov 14 14:22:52 2007

Stephen Elliott Pocklington
There seems to be a problem with the pictures that I posted on the Pen-y-Gelli site. I am trying to resolve this with Friends Reunited but there could be a 2 week delay. Sorry about this.
Mon Nov 12 14:37:19 2007

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
Regards to all who contribute to this site. To Ken Hopwood, thanks for your e-mail and I will respond soon - you do not have a monopoly on procrastination! To Sabrina Jones, are you the same Sabrina who worked at Hugh Parry's shop? I used to call in every Saturday morning to pay an amount off my mother's account (I guess very many Coedpoeth children of that era were clothed and shod courtesy of "credit drapers!") Does anyone recall Hugh Parry's other shop where he worked as a cobbler? We've heard the old joke about the man who took a pair of shoes to be repaired before World War 2 and when, six years later, he went to collect them, was told that they would be ready "next Tuesday!" I'm sure that Hugh Parry must ave been that cobbler! There was another cobbler (Mr Burns?) who had a lttle shack opposite the Cross Foxes. He seemed to be very old and I seem to recall he had a nicotine stained moustache! Just two of the great village characters of that time.
Mon Nov 12 09:39:33 2007

Steve Elliott, East Yorkshire
I have added 2 pictures to the Pen-y-Gelli pages on Friends Reunited. One shows Miss Gwyneth Jones and Mr Bellas with class 1A about 1954. Are you there, do you remember it being taken and can you date the picture more accurately? The second one is of the school staff with all the teachers, again from the 1950s. Can you name any of the teachers? The pictures were kindly provided by Gwyneth Jones and I forgot to ask her for all the names.
Mon Nov 12 09:29:23 2007

Dafydd, London
I am researching my family history and was wondering if anyone has any information on the family of Sarah Ann Williams who lived in Bryn Helyg, Llewelyn Road, Coedpoeth. Sarah Ann was born in Tyldesley, Lancashire, but her parents Thomas and Sarah Jones were originally from Rhos. Sarah married Thomas John Williams of Coedpoeth in August 1913 and they celebrated their golden wedding in August 1963 and the report of this event which appeared in the Wrexham Leader is mentioned in my late gradfather's diary as he, Rev. William Phillips, and Sarah Ann were cousins but I have not yet proved the link. Sarah Ann died in November 1973 and I don't think she and Thomas had any children but a number of mourners at her funeral report in the Wrexham Leader listed a number of nieces and nephews. There were some 4 Jones and 2 Williams but also a Mr and Mrs F Marsh, Mrs L Crompton and a Mrs H Phillips. I believe the Marshes lived in Ruthin Road. Can anyone help?
Mon Nov 12 09:10:53 2007

Josh Goodwin, Wrexham
I was born and raised in the village, as was my father, Jeremy Goodwin. He had sisters, Amanda, Debra and and brother called Julian, son of Wilf and Anne, if anyone has info as to what my dad was like when he was younger it would be much apprciated. Hopefully hear from someone soon.
Thu Nov 8 14:46:02 2007

Diann Mitchell, Prestatyn
Does anyone recall Mary Jones (nee Mahoney) and Pryce Jones from Gwersyllt? They had a son in 1940, George Vincent Jones (VINCE) who later married Margaret Gallagher also from Gwersyllt and a daughter, I believe to be called Sylvia who married Jack. Any info would be greatly appreciated for my family tree.
Mon Oct 22 08:36:05 2007

Joy Lea, Wrexham
Message to D. Pritchard. The school you remember is probably Penygelli school. My husband and I were friends with your late auntie and uncle Ruth and Denzil Lloyd. We lived just down the street from them in New Broughton and spent many a happy time in their company. Regards Joy :-)
Fri Oct 19 08:32:05 2007

Ian Edwards, Chester
Dave Kettlewell. I'm sure I was in a band with him in the 80's? Still playing the drums Dave? Cause I'm still strumming!
Thu Oct 18 08:37:04 2007

David Hallam, Brynteg
To Jan Fairhurst, Leicester. The Prince of Wales changed its name to the New Inn in the early '70s when, I believe, they asked the landlord to move to the Prince and he would only agree so long as he took the name of the pub with him. I am interested in where in Leicester you moved to because my grandfather came from Thurlaston nr Leicester back in the early 1900s. I still have relations living in the area. Hope this answers your query.
Wed Oct 10 08:00:44 2007

Yvonne Dougal (nee Hughes), Wrexham
Hello Jayne & Ken Hopwood, Fernley, Nevada, USA, do you remember me. Jayne, we used to work together at 20 Grosvenor Road - remember those dinners you used to make! Good to hear you and your family are all well. I see you are grandparents too. Roy and I have one son and a little granddaughter aged 3. They all live in London so we don't get to see them as often as we would like. Ian our son spent 3 years studying in America. Remember the BBQ on Minera/New Brighton mountain? and the two parties - one at your house and the other at my Mum & Dad's to use up the beer etc. Great fun getting the field ready before the event. There is so much to talk about, will have to try and obtain your e-mail address. Am new to this site as yet. Sadly some of the old friends are no longer with us. Hope to hear from you. Kind regards
Mon Oct 8 16:02:21 2007

Ken Hopwood, Fernley, Nevada, USA
To Bryn Williams, Denbigh:Hello Cousin! Yes, the smell of paraffin in Harold's shop was certainly distinctive. I also remember the shop as "Alfie Griffiths'" and, if it seemed a cave when Harold ran it, you should have seen it then. Inside, the ceiling was covered with articles hanging for sale, and I especially recall dozens of miners' "snappin" tins and waterbottles suspended inches above people's heads. Wicker clothes baskets were another big item, along with wash boards, clothes ponchers, donkey stones and even wooden clog soles and the irons to go on them! All things that are never seen today. Many items were also hung on the outside of the shop, making it a busy little place. And what about the incredible "break your neck" steps from the pavement down into the cave? Best regards.
Mon Oct 8 09:47:11 2007

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
Harold's shop was, like so many old-fashioned hardware shops, an Aladdin's cave. It seemed to sell everything, and the only one that seems to come near it is just off the High Street in Bala. I only have a fairly vague recollection of going down a few steps to Harold's shop and that it seemed to stretch back and back. Hardware shops had their own smells, and those few that survive continue to do so. I remember going there to buy paraffin, and two one gallon cans became very heavy on the walk home to distant Heol Offa. Harold then bought a van and began to deliver paraffin - is it still in use and what was the difference between pink and blue paraffin? Regards to all.
Fri Oct 5 08:56:57 2007

Marion, Coedpoeth
Message for D Pritchard, Dawlish, S. Devon. The school would have been Penygelli. I remember the name Len Pritchard. Where did he live in the village that will jog my memory. Was it Heol Celyn? I am in the throes of researching my family tree and have found out that some of the Pritchard family are related to mine. Roberts, Williams, & Lee's. Perhaps you could find out for me.
Mon Oct 1 09:23:51 2007

D Pritchard, Dawlish, S. Devon
My father is from Coedpoeth, in fact I went to school there myself for about a year. Though I can't remember the name of the school, this would be around 1965-67. Dad's name is Terry Pritchard. He had two sisters Ruth and Shirley. Their dad's name was Len. I wonder if anybody remembers him. I think my dad had the nickname Tail as a boy. At 15-17 he joined the Royal Navy and eventualy ended up in Devon. He is still alive and sometimes talks about life in Coedpoeth. Just wondered if anyone knew him.
Mon Sep 24 09:48:05 2007

Nick, Web Team
Hi Derek, I have to ask - why was Harold's hardware store - where the Sally Army charity shop is now - the most interesting shop in Coedpoeth? Are daren't I ask...
Wed Sep 19 08:15:07 2007

Derek Unwin
Harry Fairhurst, landlord of the Prince of Wales, was founder of Coedpoeth Bowling Club, still going and still with a picture of him on the wall. Normal Howells, I believe, was the last landlord of the old New Inn on Park Road and transferred with the name to the Prince of Wales on High Street. I've been told he was also a member of the team that rescued the King of Norway in WW2. He was also a butcher in the old wooden Co-op next to St. Tudfil's Church. Mind you, the most interesting shop in Coedpoeth was Harold's hardware store - where the Sally Army charity shop is now.
Wed Sep 19 08:14:07 2007

Ken Hopwood, Fernley, Nevada, USA
To: Malcolm Tudor, Coalville, Leicester. I was interested to hear that you were born at 35 Talwrn Road. I was born in number 51 and my Nain and Taid lived at number 49. I remember them referring to Cain Tudor. When I was a boy, the Crown Inn was closed, but many of the old people still referred to it as Y Dafarn Ucha, meaning the "top pub". This distinguished it from the other two pubs that were all within a few yards of each other. The Red Lion (it is still open) was Y Dafarn Issa..."bottom pub" while the former Butchers Arms at the bottom of Griffiths Road was Y Dafarn Ganol...middle pub.
Fri Sep 14 08:18:41 2007

Thomas Allan Jones
Thanks to Fred for that explanation. Shortly after Joe Jones(1886) married Emily Daveney on 25th December 1909 their 1st born was delivered and was baptised, I guess, on Easter Sunday. The word in my family suggests baby Mary Jones died soon afterwards. If there is a reference to this where can I find it? Where might I find out the death of a baby? Ancestry.com appears limited. I should be grateful for any comment.
Mon Sep 3 09:49:55 2007

Ann Lloyd
Hi friends of Coedpoeth. My name is Ann Lloyd (nee Stapley). I used to live at No 53 next to the Jones (Vincent and Glenys, children of Mr and Mrs Jones). I still live in Coedpoeth and have to say to Vincent my in-laws (the Lloyds used to live in Nant Square too) I remember my mother in law telling me when I first married my husband Paul.
Mon Sep 3 08:46:47 2007

Beadle, Coedpoeth
To Woody in Jersey, I have been talking to Denzil Davies today and he has asked me if you would meet up with him next time you are in Coedpoeth, he still lives at the same address.
Mon Sep 3 08:43:10 2007

Fred Schofield from Southend on Sea
To be married on Christmas Day was not uncommon in the old days. My Mum and Dad married on Christmas Day 1932 in East London at St Stephen's, Upton Park, E13.
Tue Aug 21 10:32:36 2007

Tommy Jones, Llanfynydd
Can anyone tell me why my granddad, Joe Jones(1886), of no 6 Brymbo Road, Bwlchgwyn, married Emily Devainey of Gwern-to Bach on 25th December 1909? This seems a strange date for a marriage and I would be grateful for an explanation.
Mon Aug 13 10:46:43 2007

Tracey Johnson, Cheshire
Message for Malcolm Tudor, Coalville, Leicester.It seems that your grandfather, Cain Tudor, was the owner of the Crown Inn in Talwrn.He married my 1st cousin (3 times removed) Mary E Williams whose parents William and Eleanor (nee Owens) Williams who ran the pub from around the late 1870s until Ellen's death in 1917 when the tenancy transferred to Cain. Mary's taid was Thomas Owens who ran the Five Crosses in Minera. Thomas would be your great great grandfather? If you have any information on the family please let me know.
Thu Aug 9 10:03:21 2007

Janet Ready, Johnstown
To Grahame Davies. I lived at 5 High St in 1968 and remember your grandfather and grandmother when they had the shop next door. Mr Owen, John and Maureen lived in the post office next door too. Across the road was a hardware shop. It was cold in the winter up there but very healthy.
Wed Aug 8 10:27:30 2007

Sharon of Flintshire
I am looking for any information relating to Levi Williams (b1867) married to Sarah Ann, (my great, great aunt and uncle) they lived at 4 Manley Road, Coedpoeth. They had the following children:Richard Francis,John Owen,Lora,Arthur (who supposedly became a doctor). Another son who also became a doctor (name unknown).Another son who became a Wesleyan Minister (name unknown).I don't know if Levi and Sarah had any more children, but if anybody thinks they may have known the family, I would love to hear from them.Also, Levi Williams had a brother called Robert, who I have not been able to find any information on, a sister called Sydney Ellen who married Stephen Davies (moved over to Cefn Mawr), Pheobe Williams who ran a grocer's in Nant Square, Abel who died in World War 1 (his name is on the memorial in the Park), Jane who I believed died young, and Agnes who married Thomas Moss.
Wed Aug 8 09:48:09 2007

Sharon from Flintshire
To Sabrina, I would love to hear of any information about Pheobe, about what she looked liked and about her personality. It would be wonderful if I could meet up with you and your sister sometime in the future. Pheobe was a sister to my great grandfather William Williams married to Mary Elizabeth Evans (I haven't been able to find out where they are buried). They lived at 4 Heol Llewellyn, Coedpoeth. William and Mary had Evan Thomas (married to Beatrice) who was my grandfather (lived at Roberts Terrace) and Abel who used to run the Bakehouse in Coedpoeth. Their other siblings, Maggie, Jane and Willie shared a house in Park Road for many years before they passed away in the 80's. I have been researching my family tree for several years now and any snippets relating to the family would be very gratefully received.
Tue Aug 7 10:27:33 2007

Sabrina from Coedpoeth
Regarding Phoebe Williams, my sister lived with Miss Williams from the age of 10 till she was 14 as a companion. My sister is now 90 years of age! I myself also remember Miss Williams coming to see my parents in the 1950s, my sister spent her 21st birthday in Southport with Miss Williams.
Mon Aug 6 11:09:59 2007

Sharon of Flintshire
Referring to Nant Square, my great, great aunt Pheobe Williams b.1879, used to run a grocer's store there. She later moved to Southport where she opened another grocer's store, but alas died in 1967, age 87. She remained a spinster. Pheobe is buried with her parents Evan and Margaret Williams in Coedpoeth Cemetery. I wonder whether any of the older generation of Coedpoeth may have remembered her. Would love to hear from them if they do.
Fri Aug 3 07:46:58 2007

Vince Jones, Wrexham
Has anyone got a photo or photos of "Rhes Fawr", the bottom row of houses in Nant Square? The row going up to Top Road is still there, but Rhes Fawr was demolished many years ago.
Mon Jul 30 07:33:44 2007

Kara Foulkes, Wrexham
For Caroline Evans-New Zealand. Hi, hope you're okay, was shocked to see your post! Hope to hear from you soon!
Wed Jul 25 09:09:02 2007

Lynn, Virginia
My husband's grandfather came from Coedpoeth as a young child. I have heard many stories about his childhood in Wales. His name was Howard Stanton, he was the son of Morgan Stanton. Just interested in a little family background. If anyone has any information to share I would appreciate it.
Tue Jul 24 09:15:06 2007

Liz and Sam from Coedpoeth
Has anybody heard of Caroline Evans? We read an article about her in the Evening Leader and would like a bit more info. According to the article she was murderd in Pantywyll 65 years ago. Nobody knows much about it so please if you have any info could you post it on this site as soon as possible. Thanks. Also does anybody remember the Kelly family? Once again we would be grateful for any info. Hwyl fawr.
Mon Jul 23 15:25:30 2007

Rosemarie Pearson, Shropshire
To Jan From Leicester - re Prince of Wales Coedpoeth. The landlord, Harry Fairhurst, was my grandfather and I guess your grandfather would have been my Uncle Eric, brother to my Aunty Pearl.
Mon Jul 23 12:08:08 2007

Lynn, Doncaster
Hi, Tracing my Jones family who used to live at Tynyffynnon, 6 Griffiths Rd. My grandma's brother, Matthew Henry Jones b.1868 Frondeg, married Hannah Davies and lived Waen Rd in 1901 and had a son John H.Jones b.1899.Would love contact with any descendents.
Fri Jul 20 13:59:37 2007

Emilie, Lille (France)
Hi, I am a French citizen who spent a year of her life (7 years ago) in Coedpoeth. I loved it so much that I keep thinking about the village now. I have friends there, but I would be glad to talk to others people from the village too. I would love to get back there soon as I hope to find some time to visit my Welsh friends, who have become a second family for me. All in all, I have to say that Coedpoeth and North Wales in general left a big impression on me, as people are very friendly, and the countryside is simply beautiful. The Welsh traditions are great, too. I teach French as a foreign language, and English too. I would be delighted to get a "penfriend" from Coedpoeth. I'm 24 and I love Wales!
Tue Jul 17 13:03:07 2007

Malcolm Tudor Coalville, Leicester.
To Garry Evans, Coedpoeth, I was born at 35, Talwrn Rd. in 1931. Grandfather Cain Tudor 1868-1936 Buried at Coedpoeth. Grandmother Mary Tudor (nee Williams) 1873-1923.
Mon Jul 9 09:52:24 2007

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
What's happening? Are contributions drying up? Does anyone remember some of the old Coedpoeth characters of my childhood - do communities have such interesting people nowadays? What about the wonderful nicknames; not quite in the same league as Rhos but not so far behind. To Ken Hopwood, I'd love to hear from you and thanks to Gillian Jones (Kirby) for her E-mail. To Steve Elliott, I always look forward to your latest E-mail offerings! Have recently signed up with Friends Reunited and there are some real blasts from the past both at Penygelli Juniors and Grove Park Grammar (I hated the place!).
Mon Jul 2 09:05:29 2007

Neal Jones, Falls Church, Virginia
Seeking my Jones roots has led me here. G-grandfather, John Jones, son of Thomas Jones of Llanarmon and Ann Goodwin of Llanferres, resided in Coedpoeth until he left for the US in 1881. Anyone with connections, please contact!
Thu Jun 14 08:32:57 2007

Fred Schofield from Southend on Sea
I was evacuated during the Second World War as a 10 year old, together with my 7 year old brother Bill, to Denbighshire. We were billeted with a Mrs Emma Jones in the village of Coedpoeth which is near Wrexham. She lived at 6 Roberts Terrace in Coedpoeth and I think she died in the late 50s or early 60s. She was very good to us during the latter part of the war, and we stayed with her as our foster mother until the early part of June 1945 when we returned to our home in Rainham Essex. We went to Penygelly Junior School in Coedpoeth. Our headmaster was a Mr Williams, who helped me pass the 11 + exam in Welsh (just in case we didn't have a home to return to). Mrs Jones' son was Ken Jones who lived over near the Brymbo Iron & Steel works, he was a retired coal miner. If anyone in Coedpoeth remembers us, we just want to say Thank You for looking after us at a time when we needed your help, I've never forgotten Coedpoeth and I am now 74 years of age. I sang every Sunday in Bethlehem Congrgational Chapel and I now belong to my local Male Voice Choir who have Welsh connections. Sometimes, even today, we sing in Welsh as well as English. Thanks again Coedpoeth, you're always in my heart.
Tue May 29 11:03:49 2007

Neil Peters from Manchester
Hello, still looking for information about the Peters family from Smelt Road. Also Albert George Sandbrooke, who was on my dad's marridge certificate as his dad (deceased) whom we never knew of and was never spoken about.
Fri May 25 15:05:48 2007

Marc Jones, Coedpoeth
Everyone welcome to Saron Chapel Nant Coedpoeth. Services every Sunday at 6pm. Please join us. Warm welcome and coal fire to match.
Thu May 17 08:23:05 2007

Neil Smith, Sale, Cheshire
To Jan Fairhurst, Leicester. As a boy, during and after the War, I lived behind the Prince of Wales and I remember that the Landlord and Landlady were called Harry and Maud Fairhurst. There was also a Syd and Pearl Fairhurst, I think probably their children. My father was a regular at the pub and so was I when I was old enough. At my wedding, we received a telegram from "The Prince of Wales", but it was soon realised that it was from the pub and not Prince Charles. Hope it's of some interest to you.
Fri May 11 12:25:30 2007

Dewi Davies from Wrexham
To Jan Fairhurst, the Prince Of Wales was changed to the New Inn in the late 60s early 70s when the the old New Inn on Park Road was closed and demolished. It stands on High Street.
Thu May 10 08:52:14 2007

Jan Fairhurst, Leicester
Does anyone remember a pub called the Prince of Wales in Coedpoeth?
Tue May 8 10:18:25 2007

Gwen Kermode, Merseyside
Probably a long shot, but does anybody have any information about George Wynne, Richard Mainwaring Wynne and George Perry Wynne? George is my great great grandfather and I believe built some of the houses on the high street, Richard Wynne ran a painter and decorators shop in the 1930 from 62 High Street. I would be grateful for any information you may have.
Tue May 8 09:32:21 2007

Paula Williams (Barnes)
To Ken & Jayne Hopwood, hi brought back memories seeing your message, how are Bethan and Mary? I myself am married to Colin with a son, Daniel, who is 10. Dad (John Barnes)very much alive and fairly well, will chat again soon.
Fri May 4 13:43:45 2007

Liz and Sam from Coedpoeth
Does enyone now about a death in Pantywyll in 1945? If you do please could you post in on this page, thank you. Also, I would like to add that Coedpoeth football team is the best!
Wed May 2 08:16:32 2007

Pat Robertson, Maidstone
Does anyone remember Jean Cumming who lived with her mother Hannah Cumming at 12 Penygelli Road, Coedpoeth. Hannah was my great Aunt, and Jean was an actress. She died in 2003 in Carmarthenshire. Would be interested to hear from anyone who remembers them.
Tue May 1 07:50:46 2007

Sabrina from Coedpoeth
Regarding Miss Gwyneth Jones the school teacher from Penygelli Junior School. She has asked me to relay this message to all the pupils that have remembered her.
My heartfelt thanks for all the kind words you have sent me through email. I am so pleased that you remember me, also that you have done so well in your lives. I am so happy I helped with your education. You all remember my auburn hair but time has taken its toll and it is now grey! My very best wishes to you all, Gwyneth Jones.
Mon Apr 23 09:29:42 2007

Teg Jones
Julie Vaughan Roberts: It was interesting to find out that your grandfather was Albert Vaughan Smith. I remember the house where he lived close to the Grosvenor Arms.He and my father were close friends for many years, so close in fact, that my parents gave me the middle name "Vaughan" (Tegla Vaughan Jones). It's always very interesting to visit this site because it certainly brings back lots of good memories from our early years. It's great to see some of the names of old friends, school mates, teachers etc. Some of the names that still cross my mind periodically from the early fiftees are, Billy Jones, Barry Rowlands, Eirawen Hughes, Georgina Roberts, Gweryl Hopwood, Barbara Griffiths etc. I could go on forever. Does anyone know where any of the junior school class of 1950 are? Teacher was Miss Bessie Edwards. I would love to make contact with any one of them from that class. Great site. Keep it going guys.
Wed Apr 11 09:04:04 2007

Ken & Jayne Hopwood Fernley, NV
For Lorne Barnes of Gwersyllt, How nice to hear from you Lorne. Of course we remember you. Your family lived next door but one to my family in the Adwy. Your Grandparents were good friends of my parents, Rena & Frank Jones of Eirianfan. Since receiving your e-mail I have called Bethan and my sister Mary and they both remember you and all your sisters. Wendy, Paula, Jacquie and poor Trudy who met with such a very sad road accident. My sister Mary is married with two daughters, Nia who is an attorney and Ana who is in her last year of University. They live in Boulder Creek California. Bethan has three boys, Tom 17, Josh 16 and Evan 5. They live close to us in Fernley, Nevada. Tom and Josh are both good students and keen athletes. I have passed on your e-mail address to both Bethan and Mary and I'm sure they will be in touch soon. In the meantime, please remember us to your parents. Best regards to you and your family.
Tue Apr 3 07:42:54 2007

Lorne Barnes, Gwersyllt
To Ken Hopwood, Fernley, Nevada, USA.
Hi Ken, you most probably won't remember me. My name is Lorne Barnes, my dad is John Edward Barnes and we lived at Bryn Offa Adwy. Bethan and I were friends when we were small. I have got a few old photos from then and there is a photo of me and Bethan standing in my grandad's garden. The photo was taken by my uncle Bernard who sadly is no longer with us. I was shocked to see your name on this site. I have never forgot Bethan as my three children would tell you. I don't know if she would remember me after all this time. I have three children, Jessica, 21, Craig, 20, and Claire, 17. When you see Bethan could you ask her if she remembers me? It is nice to know that you are all doing fine. It was nice to see your letter on this site, take care, kind regards, Lorne.
Mon Apr 2 09:34:03 2007

Gina, Wrexham
Jennifer Ingman, I remember calling at your house with my sister Christine on our way to school. Christine and your sister Gwendalene (I think that was her name sorry if I'm wrong) were big friends for years. Christine now lives in Gosport, Hamshire, where as I am still in Wrexham. In the same house too, I came back and managed to buy the old house.
Thu Mar 29 15:10:20 2007

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
To Ken Hopwood: Heartfelt thanks for your response. This site has become something of a "comfort blanket" and I unashamedly wallow in nostalgia when I read so many of the contributions from people I know from years ago. Eirian did become a nurse and she now lives in Freudmann's old house in Heol Maelor. Our sibling rivalry has continued into "older middle age" and we bicker as much as we did when we were children - perhaps even more so! Regards to Gillian Jones, nee Kirby, of Llay; great to see your contribution.
Fri Mar 23 08:57:59 2007

Marion (Wrexham)
Julie I can remember your family very well. Was your mother's name Shirley and did your father work in a Toy Shop King Street area? Or has my memory suddenly gone wayward. We did spend some time together as our mothers knew each other very well. I lived in Heol Hafod and my grandmother lived on the top of Heol Glyndwr. Her back door looked towards Pentwyn Field and your grandmother's house. After doing research I have found that my grandmother as a small girl in 1901 lived in a cottage that was on the same land but on the lane called Grosvenor Place. Surprising that she returned there in the 1960s when the council houses were built. I am now back in Wrexham after years of travelling with work.
Fri Mar 23 08:56:58 2007

Ken Hopwood, Fernley, Nevada, USA
To Bryn Williams: Hello Bryn, so good to hear from you after so long. We only recently found the site and while Jayne began corresponding immediately, this is my first time. Your message brought memories flooding back and suddenly, it seems like yesterday that we were all in Bathafarn Chapel, with Uncle Glyn (your Dad) leading the singing, Miss Bessie Edwards on the organ and surrounded by numerous relatives. Does Eirian live in Coedpoeth? I seem to remember that she wanted to be a nurse like Nesta, did she become one? After emigrating to the USA, Jayne and I together with our daughter Bethan lived in Santa Cruz, California for many years, then moved to Pasadena in Southern California for 11 years. We now live in Fernley (near Reno) Northern Nevada, close to Bethan, David her husband and three sons, Tom (after my Dad) Josh and Evan. Reading the various messages, I am surprised how many people from Coedpoeth have moved to other parts of Wales, England and North America. I just read that Howard Jones and Tegla Jones are in Canada. As to the "The Saints" skiffle group; I still have the newspaper headline you mentioned. Wasn't it a great line? Also in the group was Les Evans, the well known sports photographer who I recently saw a video of in the Leader online and Brian Evans from Wrexham. In addition, the invitation to Rehoboth Chapel was made by Gareth Evans (another Wrexham Leader reporter.) Meanwhile, please give my regards to Eirian, the rest of our extended family, including Mrs Millie Hopwood and Miss Gwyneth Jones when you next see them. We are new to the site and not sure how we can exchange e-mail addresses but would like to do so. All the best Ken.
Wed Mar 21 08:36:48 2007

Grahame Davies
Message for Amanda. The pet shop at 1 High Street was where my grandfather, Mr John William (Jack) Davies and my grandmother, Mrs Myfanwy Davies, lived. He was a well-known local builder and parish councillor, while she kept the shop which combined two businesses: part of it was a Laundrycraft shop for the reception and distribution of dry-cleaning, and the other part was a sweet shop with rows of traditional glass jars. I remember it well. It seemed to me, as a child, to have many corridors and back kitchens. Mr and Mrs Davies's youngest son, my father, Mr Oswald Davies, is the chairman of Coedpoeth Local History Society, and would be able to tell you much more about the property.
Mon Mar 19 08:15:45 2007

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
To Jayne Hopwood: I am a 2nd cousin of Ken, and he and his parents were next door neighbours of my uncle and aunt, Dei and Ceridwen Kelly, where I regularly used to go on my holidays - all of half a mile of my own home! What a treat, auntie Crid used to take me to the pictures in the Parish Hall on a Friday night, and we had chips on the way home. Happy days! I recall Ken's skiffle group consisting of him, Teifion Williams and Emrys Rogers; they used to rehearse in the back garden, complete with washboard and tea chest! I even recall one of the songs, "Freight! train, freight train, going so fast...." Does he remember that wonderful headline in (I think) the Wrexham Advertiser and Star, "Skiffle scuffle rocks a chapel!" Well worthy of the Sun!
Fri Mar 16 13:48:59 2007

Jayne Hopwood, Fernley NV
Hi Neil (Smith). How nice to hear from you. Of course I remember your parents next door to my parents. They were so kind to my Mother when my Father was ill. Ken says he also remembers you as a great football player and I remember you and Muriel at the Dances in the Mission Room. Hate to say it but I think you were a little older than us! My Mother moved out to USA to live with us in 1990 and enjoyed the last ten years of her life with us. We have been in USA since 1977 but still enjoy the occasional trip to UK. Our very best to you and Muriel.
Wed Mar 14 07:32:59 2007

Neil Smith, Sale, Cheshire
Hi, Jayne and Ken, I don't know whether you will remember me, but I remember your mother and father (Jayne) living next door to my mother and father, Arnold and Florrie Smith, in Victoria Road. I check this site quite regularly and it is nice to see comments from people you have not heard of for years especially from abroad. I have lived in Cheshire for the past 43 years, but it is much easier for me to visit Coedpoeth and meet old friends than you from Nevada. All the best and take care.
Mon Mar 12 13:36:10 2007

Julie Vaughan-Roberts (Vaughan-Ashley)
It has been lovely to read through all your comments on this page, it has brought back many happy memories of my childhood in Coedpoeth. Lingards shop, Fords shop, Harry Junks, Pen Y Gelli Infants and Junior Schools, teachers I remember were Miss Gwynneth Jones (she was lovely), Mr Dewi Humphreys, Mr Lloyd (the headmaster), Mr Bellis, a Mrs Davies who I think taught 3rd year juniors. Quite a lot of my classmates names come to mind too Angela Brimfield, Lynette Andrews, Lesley Jones, Derek Unwin, John Ingman, John Astley, Maria McCarroll, Sandra Jones, Sheena Squires, Raymond Jones, Kenneth Belton, the more I think about it the more names I remember. I lived in Heol Y Vro Adwy until I was 12 and then we moved to Garden Village in Wrexham. Quite a few of my family still live in Coedpoeth. My grandparents Albert & Beatrice Vaughan-Smith lived in a house called Bryntirion (near the Grosvenor pub & 3 mile bus stop). Does anyone remember them?
Mon Mar 12 09:53:26 2007

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
And now for some healthy controversy! Whilst I can understand the concerns and sentiments expressed about Rehoboth chapel, the painful reality is that Welsh Nonconformism has been in terminal decline for over 50 years. Many people of my generation had their personal values and principles heavily influenced by the chapel; however, how many of us continue to attend? The chapelgoers of communities across Wales must agree to modernise or die! Why not close all the remaining chapels in Coedpoeth (before they all fall down anyway) and purpose build a new place of worship, both "fit for the purpose" and for wider community use. Sadly, too many of our forefathers would appear to have worshipped bricks and mortar and not the Deity they professed to!
Mon Mar 12 09:27:32 2007

Jayne Hopwood, Fernley NV
For Ann Williams, Hi Ann, of course I remember you. I hope you, Mike and your family are doing well. Mary & John are fine and live in Boulder Creek, California. I am wondering about your parents and David - Please give them our best. I'll be in touch with you soon.
Mon Mar 12 07:52:47 2007

Ann Williams (nee) Foulkes
To Jayne Hopwood: Hi Jayne, do you remember me? I am David Foulkes's sister. It's lovely to see your name on this site. If you have an e.mail address I'd love to contact you and also Mary.
Thu Mar 8 08:47:12 2007

Dewi Davies
To Gary Lancelotte. I remeber your shop in Coedpoeth - in fact in 1977 I bought a red Hillman Hunter Estate PLA 587L from you. I had it quite a few years although I haven't got it now!
Wed Mar 7 08:33:30 2007

Jayne Hopwood, Fernley Nevada USA
Hi Gary, I remember your shop and also your meat delivery round. You used to deliver to my grandparents Sarah Jane and Thomas Meredith Jones of Three Mile Cottage. Also to my Mother & Father Rena and Frank Jones of Eirianfan, Adwy Coedpoeth. I think you and I were in the same class at Penygelli in the 1950s. Hope all goes well with you. My husband Ken and I emigrated to USA in 1977 and live in Nevada near our daughter Bethan who has three boys. Anyone who remembers us - we'd love to hear from you.
Fri Mar 2 08:50:05 2007

Gillian Jones nee Kirby
I have just come across this site and was very interested to see the comments. Born in 1947 I lived in Bryn Gwyn until I moved to Llay where I have lived for the past 39 yrs plus. The comments regarding Rehoboth chapel were interesting. My son Russell and his family live in the property behind it. Some of my old neighbours are still living in the 'Square'. I attended Rehoboth as a youngster and to see the gap left has been sad. I am still in touch with Pam Lucas nee Kelly and Eirawen nee Jones and Pam Dryburgh nee Owens. It is lovely to hear about Mrs Millie Hopwood and Miss Gwyneth Jones. Miss Gwyneth Jones was my teacher in Penygelli class 1A.
Fri Mar 2 08:48:55 2007

Gary Lancelotte, Coedpoeth
Does anybody remember my Butchers shop in the high street in Coedpoeth? It was there in the early eighties, used to have many regulars but have lost touch as many have moved away. Please feel free to contact me.
Thu Feb 22 09:39:53 2007

Sharon, Connah's Quay
Hello Pauline, I forgot to mention Abel's other brother and sister, Trevor who married Flo and Beatrice who never married. In total - 8 children. Their parents were William Willams and Mary Elizabeth Evans. I can give you a lot more information regarding this side of the family as with your sister, I have also researched my family history. I have only been able to find one Davies at present, a Stephen Davies who married Sydney Ellen Williams, I don't know if these names ring a bell, but please do let me know, because if they do then possibly you would be related to my family by a previous generation, which I also have information on. Look forward to hearing from you soon.
Wed Feb 21 16:40:04 2007

Pauline from Mancot
For Sharon at Connah's Quay. Yes - Thanks for reminding me of all the names. From what I can remember Mum was cousin/second cousin? to Abel. So possibly our grandmother was cousin to Maggie, Jane, Cissie and Willie. Our grandfather (John Davies)was born in Adwy in 1875 and our Grandmother (Margaret Jones) was born in Penygelli in 1878. My sister has been researching our father's family tree and is now hoping to get a bit more information on our mother's side. It has been very difficult due to the surnames of Jones and Davies!! Do you know whose Abel's parents were? Do you remember a Gareth or Geraint? It is such a shame all our older relatives are not now with us. We lost our Uncle (John [Jack] Davies)a couple of years ago aged 94 and he spent a lot of his childhood in Coedpoeth.
Wed Feb 21 11:46:09 2007

Sharon, Connah's Quay
For Pauline Hickey of Mancot - Are your referring to Abel Williams who ran the Old Bakery, his wife Eirwen ran the wedding shop in Coedpoeth and their son being Vivien? If so, my Taid Evan Williams was brother to Abel. I would love for any other info if you have it, as my taid was the last one who unfortunately passed away in 2004 at the grand age of 101. I remember in my childhood days, I used to go and visit the brothers and sisters in Park Road. There was Maggie, Jane, Cissie and Willie. Abel lived in the next row of houses with Eirwen and my taid lived at Roberts Terrace, again just down the road. Can I ask how your mother is related to this family?
Tue Feb 20 11:08:38 2007

Colin Roberts, Coedpoeth
For Malcolm Hesketh - Is this the same malcolm that moved to bonney scotland in the 1980s wifes name mary, son david? If so i would be pleased to hear from you.
Tue Feb 20 11:03:32 2007

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
To Sam Pugh; sorry for not responding before now. I'm really not sure of where Pant Tywyll (or the dark hollow you refer to) begins and ends. I'm sure there will be others who contribute to this site who would know. I enjoyed reading Tegla Jones' contribution; I seem to recall that one of his brothers was a pal of Howard Jones, my former next door neighbour in Jubilee Villas, Heol Offa. I have not seen Howard for very many years; however, he lives somewhere in Canada. Best wishes to Steve Elliott, keep sending the E-mails! In turn, I forward them to a number of colleagues and acquaintances. Regards to all; keep the contributions flowing!
Mon Feb 19 12:28:22 2007

Pauline Hickey (nee Molyneux) from Mancot Deeside
I used to visit Coedpoeth in the late 50's, early 60's. Does anyone remember the Old Bakery on the main Road in Coedpoeth? This was owned and run by cousins of my mother- Gwyneth Molyneux (nee Davies) from Saltney, Nr Chester. Abel? (who had 1 son?) was the son of one of the 'old folks' who all lived together in a house on the High Street. I can remember Willie and Jane and Ciss (Salisbury) who moved back to Adwy from Saltney. Her address in the 60's was 5 New Road, Adwy. I have many happy memories of visiting the Bakery as a child and watchinbg Abel bringing the freshly baked bread out of the ovens at the back of the shop, and also of 'high teas' at the house next door, with beautiful home made bread, cakes and jam. I would be interested to hear from anyone who may have contact with the family.
Mon Feb 19 12:02:42 2007

Andrew Beadle, Coedpoeth
Everyone in Coedpoeth who has any respect for our ancestors should totally oppose the destruction of Rheoboth chapel and whatever will replace it!
Mon Feb 12 11:08:27 2007

Jennifer Ingman
I left Penygelli Secondary Modern (College on the hill) in 1966. I currently live in Beckett Evans' shop at the bottom of Heol Maelor. I was friendly with Glenys Richards, Eirlys Davies, Sylvia Evans and Ann Gibson.
Thu Feb 1 08:20:43 2007

Ness from Coedpoeth
Hi, Does anyone now what is going on the chapel on the High Street, near to Heol Caradoc in Coedpoeth?
Wed Jan 31 08:31:02 2007

Lynn Evans, Doncaster
Hi, My G.grandfather Griffith Evans B.1832 Llanbedr, lived in Coedpoeth from 1860-1890. He ran a shop on High St, and was also a lay preacher at Rehoboth where he is buried. I am trying to find descendents of his brother Evan Evans B.1830 Llanbedr, but was living at Coedpoeth in 1861. He was a butcher. LKA Nant-y-frith in 1866.
Mon Jan 29 10:03:24 2007

Sabrina Jones in Coedpoeth
For Tegla Jones in Canada, Good to hear you are well, I remember you leaving for Canada in '64. I also remember you coming to live in Coedpoeth. Marion and Eryl are around my age. I think you worked with my 2 brothers, Tom and Dick ginger at Llay Main. Plz say hello to Eryl for me.
Mon Jan 29 09:49:57 2007

Sabrina Jones from Coedpoeth
For Vince Jones in Wrexham, I think you will be able to check with the census for the 1891 and 1901, your ancestors lived at no 20 Hatwoods Square or Nant Square as it become known. I knew your father and grandfather. Please get in touch if you need help.
Mon Jan 29 09:49:18 2007

Tegla Jones, Vancouver, Canada
What a nice surprise to find this site, especially to see some of the old family names. Is the Gwyneth Jones you refer to the red head teacher from the old junior school? She really was a good teacher and a very nice lady. I left Coedpoeth in 1965 after working at Llay Main Colliery for 10 years. I remember my first training days at Gresford Colliery and the boots they gave me were bigger than me (heavier for sure). Even though I'm 67 years old soon, I still often think about the kids I went to school with. In fact, I still keep in touch with Archie Richards, Gwyneth Davies and Dave Rogers. We were all friends from when we were 3 years old when we started at the old infants school. We used to live in (what has been demolished for many years)Pattinson's Row on Clay Hill, and then we moved to Heol Islwyn in 1950. My older brother was Arthur (knockit) Jones. Second oldest was Tecwyn Jones who didn't spend much time in Coedpoeth as he was away in University, and eventually became an Electrical Engineer. Packed that in and became a medical doctor. The third brother was Meirion who spent most of his life in the navy and was a good friend of Glyn Davies. They have all passed on and only the older residents would remember them. Glyn Davies was a very good football player in his day. I think he wore #7 jersey when they played at the old Pen Twyn[?] farm field. Anyway, if any of you went to top school between 1952 and 1955 I would love to hear from you, especially if you were in my class. Good luck to everyone and thanks for the great site. Teg
Tue Jan 16 10:13:26 2007

Rob Jones, Gwersyllt.
To Vince Jones. I lived in Nant Square until I was about 10 or 11 in the cottages that went up to top road. I remember the houses you talk about and also remember them being demolished. My mum assures me that Haywood place and Nant Square are, as you thought, the same place. I also believe the stone from them was used to build the elephant house at Chester Zoo.
Fri Jan 12 14:26:56 2007

Pam Dormer, Caldicot
Message for Marc Jones. Thanks Marc, the pictures were lovely. On Christmas Eve I sent a lengthy reply using the reply facility to the same email address as the pictures were sent from. I will resend the copy and hope you receive it. Please let me know. Thanks, Pam.
Tue Jan 9 11:55:00 2007

Marc Jones
Pam Dormer (nee Jones) Caldicot Mon
Did you receive the photos of Saron I sent a few weeks ago?
Tue Jan 9 08:39:57 2007

Neil from Manchester
To Gwyneth Jones from Minera, thanks for your response regarding the Peters family from Coedpoeth.
Fri Jan 5 09:40:27 2007

Pam Dormer (nee Jones) Caldicot Mon
We would like to wish everyone on the Coedpoeth website, especially those that have replied to my messages and to the website organisers, a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New year 2007. I hope to visit Coedpoeth in 2007 (Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda).
Fri Dec 22 10:57:01 2006

Muriel Smith nee Davies. Sale, Cheshire.
To Barbara Payne, Perth, Australia.
Found your comments about Coedpoeth on this page. It was good to see you a few years ago when you visited me in Timperley. I wish you and yours a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Get in touch and forward your email address.
Fri Dec 22 08:34:10 2006

Rhiana Povey, Coedpoeth
Hi Caroline, I'm so glad I have found you on here. I have been searching for years to contact your sister after losing contact! Please get in touch.
Tue Dec 19 07:59:43 2006

Steve Elliott Pocklington
I recently received an email from Vincent Jones who used to live in Heol Glyndwr, Coedpoeth. I was unable to reply to the email address given. Once again many thanks to BBC Wales NE for this really excellent forum.
Mon Dec 18 10:22:34 2006

Vince Jones, Wrexham.
I was born in Nant Square,off Nant Rd., in a row of strange four storey houses. Access to the lower storeys was from Nant Rd., and to the top two storeys from the raised land on the other side. (we called it the garden) I am tracing my family history and find that my G.grandfather moved to an address, Haywood Square, Nant,in the early 19th Century. Does anyone know if Haywood Square and Nant Square are the same place?
Thu Dec 14 08:26:17 2006

Wil, Penycae.
To Zoe, Wirral. Last I remember the pub was called The Five Crosses. Does anyone remember a coalman living in, I think, Middle Road, who was called up during the 2nd World War? Not sure if he was an Edwards or a Williams. My recollection is that the house was sideways on to the road, i.e. the gable end faced the road and you went through the gate and the front door was on the right. Thanks in anticipation, Wil.
Thu Dec 14 08:25:30 2006

Tony {Anto} Richards Vancouver
To Malcolm Hesketh, I used to be best friends with your sister Janet when we were kids. I lived at Heol Islwyn with my mam Eryl, Uncle Arthur Knockit and Tegla before he moved to Canada. I've been over here since '90 and my Mam since about '95. I called your Mam and Janet a couple of months ago just to say Hi, I never forget where I came from.
Wed Dec 13 08:43:13 2006

PAUL WOGEL
I have just found an article about a murder in Pantywyll Coedpoeth. The women was Caroline Evans and she got murdered 61 years ago. My grandfather was the police officer involved. My grandfather's name was Roland Roberts, he owned the Fish & Chip shop in the High Street, married to Annie Roberts, they had three children Gwen (my mother still alive now 87) Hulwen & Eldred. Looking for info on the murder.
Tue Dec 12 08:17:54 2006

Zoe, Wirral
Does anyone know the name of the pub that has closed in Coedpoeth, by the Five Crosses? The pub is surrounded by at least 52 acres of flat land and it is boarded up, possible name is Kings Inn? I would like to find the owners as I would be hoping to buy the pub to convert into a nice family home for my family and I, subject to pp. Any help would be great, this is my life long dream.
Mon Dec 11 10:11:08 2006

Sam Pugh, Coedie
To Mr Bryn Williams. Thank you for your reply on dark hollow. I have done some research and found that dark hollow is correct. Where in Pantywyll is dark hollow? I would like to visit. Please reply soon.
Thu Dec 7 13:34:24 2006

Cerys and Elizabeth
Rydw i yn byw yn coedpoeth ac yn astudio y pentref i hanes. Rydw i eisau gwbodaeth am y marwolaeth caroline wnaeth hi marw 1945 yn Pantywyll Coedpoeth. Digwyddodd hin 61 mlynedd yn nol ac dydi neb yn gwybod pwy wnaeth lladd hi. Hefyd rydym eisau gwybod am pa fath o lle o Coedpoeth yn y rhyfel. Os gwelwch yn dda wnei di rhoi gwybodaeth ar y gwefan yma. (Translation: I live in Coedpoeth and I'm studying the village for History. I would like information on the death of Caroline, she died in 1945 in Pantywyll, Coedpoeth. This happened 61 years ago and nobody knows who killed her. Also we would like to know what Coedpoeth was like during the war. Please could you put information on this website.)
Fri Dec 1 09:23:46 2006

Bryn Williams, Denbigh
To Sam Pugh, "dead hollow" is a rather poor translation of Pant Tywyll; dark hollow would have been a little more accurate but maybe doesn't quite have the same ring to it!
Thu Nov 23 09:56:49 2006

Robert Jones, Gwersyllt
Wayne from Argyll I remember Mr Williams the headmaster. If you did something wrong it was the cane but if you did good work you were given three strokes of the fox tail he kept in his desk. Yes I did say fox tail, unattached of course.
Wed Nov 22 11:12:41 2006

Sam Pugh, Coedpoth
I have just found an article about a murder in Pantywyll Coedpoeth. The women was Caroline Evans and she got murderd 61 years ago. I am looking 4 more info please it will help with my school project about Coedpoeth. The Evening Leader said she was murderd in dead hollow, have you heard of this place because I haven't?
Mon Nov 20 13:44:57 2006

Phil Hughes, Bowes, Co Durham
Hi, I found this site from a web search after I'd been in Rhyl today seeing my Mum, Kath Hughes nee Howard, who was brought up in Coedpoeth before WW2. She showed me last week's copy of the Daily Post and an article about the murder of Caroline Evans that several of you have mentioned. The murder happened 5 days after my sister was born so Mum has quite vivid recollections of the inquiry and local suspicions as to whom the culprit was - even down to a description! The inquiry might be re-opened it appears as a result of "new evidence" but other than this tantalising piece of information there was no indication of why and how the new evidence had come to light. My Dad, Bob Hughes, and Mum's brother Dennis were both interviewed about it by the Police as they were both in the RAF and Mum said that an RAF forage cap had been found near the victim's body. Dad was in Singapore and Dennis in West Africa at the time so the Police investigation was quite widespread! My Nanny, Mary Elizabeth Howard, "Cissy", and Grandad, Thomas Patrick Howard, "Tom" or "Pop" lived at Bryn Offa in the Adwy and I have happy memories of many long summer holidays spent in Coedpoeth between about 1953 and 1957 when Nanny and Grandad moved to live with us in Rhyl. Grandad was a miner and worked at Plas Power? and Gresford as well as other pits around St John's and Brymbo. We lived on Rhosberse Road at the time of my birth, 1947, but moved to Rhyl when I was 18 months old so don't have many memories of living there! I do recall lovely walks to Nant Mill and up Minera mountain and picking bilberries there. Dad worked for the Wrexham Leader and Mum was a Nurse but she went to PenyGelli school and to Grove Park on a Scholarship. It's brought back some lovely memories of childhood for me so thanks very much and please get in touch if you hear more of the murder mystery.
Wed Nov 15 09:31:44 2006

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