Wrexham (Wrecsam)

Wrexham, or Wrecsam in Welsh, in North Wales was our next base and we spent three nights at the Ramada Hotel.

On our rest day, on the Monday, we spent a couple of hours having a look around the town centre of Wrexham, a short walk from the hotel. The weather was cold and showery, similar to the weather we experienced when visiting south Wales four years ago.

Near the information office was an open air market outside the former Guild Hall building.

Like most other towns in the UK the streetscapes are interesting and varied with a variety of architectural styles.

View of roof tops and chimneys of Wrexham.

 One building that really stands out is St Giles Church. A church building has been on this site since the eleventh century but the present building dates from the end of the fifteenth century and the beginning of the sixteenth century. The 135 foot high tower was completed in 1506.

The brass eagle lectern has been used in the church since 1524. 

 Above the arch of the east wall is part of a wall painting from the sixteenth century.

The font also dates from the sixteenth century. 

A chapel dedicated to the Royal Welch Fusiliers contains the regiment colours, roll of honour plus memorials on the wall.

In the chapel there is also a memorial to the men of Wrexham who died during World War I.

The tomb of the merchant Elihu Yale (1649-1721) can be located in the church yard. He donated money to the establishment of Yale University, named after him, in America.