Wrexham Through Time: Old Photos Show Streets, Fans, and Memories

Relive Wrexhams past with these snapshots of iconic spots, shared memories, and moments in time.

Wrexham Through Time: Old Photos Show Streets, Fans, and Memories
Wrexham Through Time: Old Photos Show Streets, Fans, and Memories

This is a look back at Wrexham spots. It shows old photos and shares memories. People recalled them from a Facebook group.

One photo is of Hafod Quarry in 1964. Peter Matthews worked there starting in 1966. Dai Hughes visited as a Scout. It made him want to join the Army.

Another photo shows a busy 1989 Beast Market. Ian Evans said it drew crowds every Monday. Gail Hughes loved the stalls. Jackie Williams worked and shopped there.

Lynne Seller connects fried onions to it. Susie Wynne enjoyed cake at Stephens Cafe. Marg Morris bought linen from Mr. Cooper.

A 1961 photo shows the Corner House. It was a gas station and cafe. Tracey Reeves loved visiting it with family. Jacky Wilcock walked there for ice cream. Hilary Brown went there with her dad for Vimto.

A picture of King Street in the 1960s is next. Alun Jones recalls coffee bars. Hilary Clutton remembers Mr. Hilton Bowen. George Edwards worked at Wrexham Scooters.

There are also photos of Wrexham from May 1979. They show parking in 1990 and flooding in Gresford in 1979. People queued for fuel in 1979. Argyle Street was being redeveloped then. The Beast Market site is shown in 1990.

Wrexham FC fans got tickets in January 1995. An empty indoor market is pictured in 1990. Snowy Wrexham is shown in January 1982. Wrexham station is also shown in 1982.

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