35 brilliant photos of life in Wrexham over the decades capture people, lost shops and Wrexham AFC
These photos taken between 1959 and 1989 include shops that no longer exist and former Wrexham AFC players
Wrexham has changed significantly over the years, with streets and buildings now looking very different.
North Wales Live has delved through the Mirrorpix archive and unearthed 35 photos that capture life in Wrexham from 1959 to 1989. Many show how the town’s streets once looked, with shops, restaurants and businesses standing along them that no longer exist.
Some of the images capture Wrexham’s people, including shoppers on the bustling high streets and staff at various places. Wrexham AFC’s players and employees are also pictured in numerous decades at their beloved The Racecourse Ground.
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The photos below also include Queen Elizabeth II visiting the area in 1976 when hundreds of locals lined the streets. Many of the images perfectly capture vintage cars, fashions and hairstyles of each era.
What are your memories of Wrexham throughout the decades? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Wrexham team 1959-60 and officials. Front row L-R: D. McNeil (Colts trainer) Scott, Mr John Love (Manager) Fred Davis, Gren Jones, Ronnie Hewitt, Ewan Fenton (skipper), Salisbury, Peter Brown, Ron Roberts, Alderman Eric McMahon (Chairman) Don Weston, Mr. Jack Davies (Reserves Trainer). Centre row: Mr Clifford Lloyd (secretary) A. McGowan, Idris Pryce, Bernard Evans, Ken Jones, Charlie Hughes, Waters, Ugolini, Metcalf, David Hughes, Warburton, Mr Jack Jones (Wales and Wrexham trainer), Barry Wright, Paddy Sowden. Back Row: Arfon Griffiths, Edgar Beynon, Tecwyn Jones, Willett Wilkins, Simpkins, Alan Fox. October 23, 1959
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The Trevor Arms Hotel in Marford Hill, Wrexham, Circa 1961
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Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn unveils a plaque to mark the opening of the new Ind Coope brewery at Wrexham, July 23, 1963
(Image: Mirrorpix)3 of 35![Wrexham A.F.C. Standing L-R: Clive Colbridge, Tecwyn Jones, Akan Fox, Terry Morrall, Steve Fleet, Peter Jones, Dave Powell, Brian Whitehouse, Arfon Griffiths, Reg Holland. Seated L-R: Ron Barnes, Aled Owen, Bill Myerscoff, Mick metcalf, Ernie Phythian. August 1963]()
Wrexham A.F.C. Standing L-R: Clive Colbridge, Tecwyn Jones, Akan Fox, Terry Morrall, Steve Fleet, Peter Jones, Dave Powell, Brian Whitehouse, Arfon Griffiths, Reg Holland. Seated L-R: Ron Barnes, Aled Owen, Bill Myerscoff, Mick metcalf, Ernie Phythian. August 1963
(Image: Mirrorpix)4 of 35![Children looking at the river Gwenfro passing through Queens Park housing estate in Wrexham, August 1968]()
Children looking at the river Gwenfro passing through Queens Park housing estate in Wrexham, August 1968
(Image: Mirrorpix)5 of 35![Construction of the new swimming baths in Wrexham, June 12, 1969]()
Construction of the new swimming baths in Wrexham, June 12, 1969
(Image: Mirrorpix)6 of 35![View showing some of the old properties on Queen Street, Wrexham, that are due for redevelopment. Circa March 1973]()
View showing some of the old properties on Queen Street, Wrexham, that are due for redevelopment. Circa March 1973
(Image: Mirrorpix)7 of 35![New shopping precinct and Methodist church in Wrexham, March 8, 1973]()
New shopping precinct and Methodist church in Wrexham, March 8, 1973
(Image: Mirrorpix)8 of 35![Mr Philip Yorke takes a trip around the grounds of his house on a Penny Farthing. He has been trying to give away his family home for five years, and now the National Trust has decided to take the house, full of priceless treasures, including the Penny Farthing. Erdigg Hall, Wrexham, May 29, 1973]()
Mr Philip Yorke takes a trip around the grounds of his house on a Penny Farthing. He has been trying to give away his family home for five years, and now the National Trust has decided to take the house, full of priceless treasures, including the Penny Farthing. Erdigg Hall, Wrexham, May 29, 1973
(Image: Mirrorpix)9 of 35![Wrexham FC Circa 1975. Back Row L-R: Alan Robertson, Paul Roberts, Alan Dwyer, John Lyons, Brian Davies, Graham Williams, Kerry Davies, Nigel Jones, Alan Bill, K.Beddoes, Gareth Davis, Alan Griffiths. Middle Row L-R: G. Showell (trainer), Melvyn Sutton, David Smallman, David Fogg, Thomas Vansittart, Brian Lloyd, John Moonan, Roger Mostyn, William Ashcroft, Joseph Jones, J. Neal (manager). Front Row L-R: Robert Scott, Graham Whittle, Brian Tinnion, Ian Moir, Edwin May, Arfon Griffiths, Michael Thomas, Michael Evans]()
Wrexham FC Circa 1975. Back Row L-R: Alan Robertson, Paul Roberts, Alan Dwyer, John Lyons, Brian Davies, Graham Williams, Kerry Davies, Nigel Jones, Alan Bill, K.Beddoes, Gareth Davis, Alan Griffiths. Middle Row L-R: G. Showell (trainer), Melvyn Sutton, David Smallman, David Fogg, Thomas Vansittart, Brian Lloyd, John Moonan, Roger Mostyn, William Ashcroft, Joseph Jones, J. Neal (manager). Front Row L-R: Robert Scott, Graham Whittle, Brian Tinnion, Ian Moir, Edwin May, Arfon Griffiths, Michael Thomas, Michael Evans
(Image: Mirrorpix)10 of 35![Woodwork training in progress at the Government skill centre in Wrexham, provided for those who have to change their job or who need to acquire new skills for their current employment. March 10, 1975]()
Woodwork training in progress at the Government skill centre in Wrexham, provided for those who have to change their job or who need to acquire new skills for their current employment. March 10, 1975
(Image: Mirrorpix)11 of 35![Woodwork training in progress at the Government skill centre in Wrexham, March 10, 1975]()
Woodwork training in progress at the Government skill centre in Wrexham, March 10, 1975
(Image: Mirrorpix)12 of 35![The Moss Valley area and country park in Wrexham County Borough, March 11, 1975]()
The Moss Valley area and country park in Wrexham County Borough, March 11, 1975
(Image: Mirrorpix)13 of 35![General view of Regent Street in Wrexham town centre showing new developments in progress on the street, March 11, 1975]()
General view of Regent Street in Wrexham town centre showing new developments in progress on the street, March 11, 1975
(Image: Mirrorpix)14 of 35![Members of The Brownies eagerly await Queen Elizabeth II's visit to the Wrexham area, May 21, 1976]()
Members of The Brownies eagerly await Queen Elizabeth II's visit to the Wrexham area, May 21, 1976
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