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Minera historian J. Clifford Davies way back when

Characters

A guide to some of the historical characters of Wrexham as remembered by contributors. Use Hall of Fame for a more comprehensive guide to the region's great and good...

Dek Dooley

Noel talks about his 60s group the Dek Dooley Band.

John Evans

Miner John Evans survived trapped underground for 13 days.

Luke O'Connor

Members of the Luke O'Connor House Writers' Workshop write about their namesake.

Penley's Poles

The history, personal pictures & stories behind the Polish hospital at Penley.

Poethlyn

Contributor Alan writes about the Grand National double winner, Poethlyn.

Captain Robert Gardner

The first manager of Llay Main Colliery gave his life in the Great War.

Reg Hayes

Alun remembers Reg Hayes who lit the gas lamps in Cefn Mawr.

Cilla Black

Cilla Black found family connections in the Wrexham area.
Russell Crowe
Local celebs

Celebrating local links with famous people - the more tenuous the better!

nurse at Shotton steelworks
Industrial heritage

Stories about our breweries, brickworks, steelworks, pits and more.

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