History

Aberfan disaster

Royal family joins families and survivors to mark 60th anniversary of Aberfan

Allan George has reflected on his experiences as a young reporter covering the Aberfan disaster, 60 years after the tragedy.

Allan George has reflected on his experiences as a young reporter covering the Aberfan disaster, 60 years after the tragedy.

Former Newsquest journalist reflects on covering Aberfan disaster as young reporter

The gold cape that was found in Mold in the 1800's.

The gold cape that was found in Mold in the 1800's.

Mold's gold cape remains one of the most important Bronze Age artefacts ever found

Work to demolish the shelter has been taking place over the last week.

Work to demolish the shelter has been taking place over the last week.

MP demands answers after historic railway station shelter suddenly demolished

Sam Rowlands MS

Sam Rowlands MS

New heritage project inviting people to share memories of Deeside

Former Wrexham cinema.

Former Wrexham cinema.

People invited to share memories to uncover Wrexham’s cinema and theatre history

Gwern Borter Manor in Rowen, Conwy

Gwern Borter Manor in Rowen, Conwy

Landmark North Wales manor which was King Edward VII's retreat goes on the market

Grade II-listed John Summers Clock Tower in Deeside was home to Shotton Steelworks' general office

Grade II-listed John Summers Clock Tower in Deeside was home to Shotton Steelworks' general office

Deeside Through Time event to celebrate steelworks heritage and £13m restoration

Historic Welcome to Wales sign near Chirk damaged in crash

Historic Welcome to Wales sign near Chirk damaged in crash

Historic 'Welcome to Wales' sign damaged in crash and removed for restoration

Anglo Welsh’s 'Little Star' trip boat on Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Anglo Welsh’s 'Little Star' trip boat on Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Trip boat to offer Halloween-themed cruises across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Wrexham's new museum has been criticised over its use of 'disrespectful' AI.

Wrexham's new museum has been criticised over its use of 'disrespectful' AI.

Wrexham museum defends AI-enhanced images amid concerns over 'disrespect'

The Stiwt, also known as Plas y Mwynwyr, opened in 1926

The Stiwt, also known as Plas y Mwynwyr, opened in 1926

The Stiwt celebrates 100 years at the heart of Rhosllanerchrugog community

Holt Castle is a reminder of the history

Holt Castle is a reminder of the history

Five Wrexham and Flintshire facts that reveal a hidden side to the region

“I have been coming here since I was five-years-old, so I have found this, the closure, difficult,” said Mike.

“I have been coming here since I was five-years-old, so I have found this, the closure, difficult,” said Mike.

Sadness as sole member of 300-year-old church closes doors for last time

A service has been held at the wheel

A service has been held at the wheel

Gresford Colliery

Wrexham remembers 266 men and boys lost in Gresford disaster 92 years on

Members of Llangollen Railcars are busy preparing their fleet for October's Gala.

Members of Llangollen Railcars are busy preparing their fleet for October's Gala.

Heritage Railcar Weekend returning for two-day celebration of historic trains

Mickey Thomas lights a candle for the miners

Mickey Thomas lights a candle for the miners

Gresford Colliery

How Wrexham will mark 92 years since the Gresford Colliery Disaster

Go behind-the-scenes at the North East Wales Archives with the Open Doors event.

Go behind-the-scenes at the North East Wales Archives with the Open Doors event.

Behind-the-scenes Open Doors event at historic Flintshire archive

Wrexham Works Wonders event later this month.

Wrexham Works Wonders event later this month.

Wonder Years: Wrexham's industrial story to be told at special event

New Brighton Community Centre, located in Flintshire

New Brighton Community Centre, located in Flintshire

Community centre in Flintshire marks 35 years at the heart of village life

An image of 9/11 captured by Dan Callister.

An image of 9/11 captured by Dan Callister.

North Wales photographer's 9/11 pictures are still harrowing 25 years on

National Library of Wales' Your Library tour

National Library of Wales' Your Library tour

National Library of Wales bringing its Your Library tour to Wrexham

Demolition work is taking place at Hafod Tileries.

Demolition work is taking place at Hafod Tileries.

People express 'heartbreak' as historic Hafod Tileries is bulldozed

Images provided by Llangollen and Corwen Railway

Images provided by Llangollen and Corwen Railway

Railway to mark Owain Glyndŵr Day with 'special £14.16 fare' to Corwen

Tŷ Hyll (The Ugly House) will now go under the hammer at auction in September 2026.

Tŷ Hyll (The Ugly House) will now go under the hammer at auction in September 2026.

New auction date for North Wales' 'Ugly House' with guide price revealed

Wrexham Museum and the Football Museum of Wales.

Wrexham Museum and the Football Museum of Wales.

Football Museum of Wales in Wrexham opening date announced

St Mary’s Church in Brymbo

St Mary’s Church in Brymbo

Historic village church could be given a new lease of life under new plans

A rare Suffragette Christmas card dating from around 1910 has been discovered in Mold

A rare Suffragette Christmas card dating from around 1910 has been discovered in Mold

Rare Suffragette Christmas card valued at £2,500 discovered in Mold

At the memorial near the entrance to the Polish village in Penrhos are renowned Welsh author Arwel Vittle and Patrick Young of OPRA Cymru

At the memorial near the entrance to the Polish village in Penrhos are renowned Welsh author Arwel Vittle and Patrick Young of OPRA Cymru

Attack on RAF base in North Wales to be retold on stage 90 years later

Sick to Death is celebrating 10 years in Chester.

Sick to Death is celebrating 10 years in Chester.

From plague pits to proposals: Sick to Death celebrates 10 years

Denbigh and Flint Show at Hawarden, 1950s.

Denbigh and Flint Show at Hawarden, 1950s.

Looking back at the history of the Denbigh & Flint Show as show nears return

How a married couple bought a D-Day boat in Heswall and spent five years fixing her

Part of the Corwen Station Team, Angie, Sue, Wayne and Pat look forward to sending passengers to the popular hotel.

Part of the Corwen Station Team, Angie, Sue, Wayne and Pat look forward to sending passengers to the popular hotel.

Llangollen and Corwen Railway and Owain Glyndwr Hotel partnership launches

The North Wales Coast Express

The North Wales Coast Express

Rare chance to see steam locomotive along the North Wales mainline this weekend

Alwyn Jones, Andrew Ranger MP, Mayor Jeremy Kent, Stori Brymbo chief exec Nikki Eaton Sawford, Trustee Andrew Foster, NL Andrew White

Alwyn Jones, Andrew Ranger MP, Mayor Jeremy Kent, Stori Brymbo chief exec Nikki Eaton Sawford, Trustee Andrew Foster, NL Andrew White

Stori Brymbo launch marks new chapter for former steelworks site

Stori Brymbo will be opening up to the public soon, with Europe's only live fossil excavation site

Stori Brymbo will be opening up to the public soon, with Europe's only live fossil excavation site

Cultural attractions

Stori Brymbo invites visitors to Europe’s only live fossil forest excavation

Conservation volunteers visit Stori Brymbo in exclusive preview opening of new venue

Conservation volunteers visit Stori Brymbo in exclusive preview opening of new venue

Cultural attractions

Wrexham conservation trio among first to see transformed Stori Brymbo

The WRECSAM letters are on the move, starting their county-wide tour at Stori Brymbo

The WRECSAM letters are on the move, starting their county-wide tour at Stori Brymbo

Iconic WRECSAM letters move to Stori Brymbo as county-wide tour begins

Mayor of Wrexham, Jeremy Kent, with house manager Jan Gobern, visits Abbeyfield to celebrate their 70th anniversary

Mayor of Wrexham, Jeremy Kent, with house manager Jan Gobern, visits Abbeyfield to celebrate their 70th anniversary

Wrexham Abbeyfield care home residents celebrate 70 years with garden party

Territorial leaders

Territorial leaders

Salvation Army in Connah’s Quay marking its 135th anniversary

Vintage vehicles will be on display.

Vintage vehicles will be on display.

Vintage machinery society celebrates 50 years with nostalgic weekend

The Midsummer Watch Parade will return to Chester at the end of this month.

The Midsummer Watch Parade will return to Chester at the end of this month.

Countdown is on for the two-day Midsummer Watch Parade in city centre

Public offered sneak peek inside historic Flintshire stately home this summer

The full-scale Roman fort at Park in the Past.

The full-scale Roman fort at Park in the Past.

Clubs and societies

I took a step back in time at Park in the Past this weekend

Cavalry displays will feature this weekend

Cavalry displays will feature this weekend

Park in the Past to host immersive Roman living history weekend

Wayne and Sue Ronnenback.

Wayne and Sue Ronnenback.

Introducing potential volunteers to Llangollen and Corwen Railway

Spitfire spotted flying over Flintshire and Wrexham this afternoon

All Steam Ahead from Wales to Lancashire for Charles Beyer Life Celebrations. Mark Llewellin (left) with Keith Whitmore (right), pictured alongside East Lancashire Railway Pride Train staff.

All Steam Ahead from Wales to Lancashire for Charles Beyer Life Celebrations. Mark Llewellin (left) with Keith Whitmore (right), pictured alongside East Lancashire Railway Pride Train staff.

Special event at Llangollen to honour life and legacy of pioneering railway engineer

First Brynteg Brownies at War Memorial gates.

First Brynteg Brownies at War Memorial gates.

First Brynteg Brownies get local history badges with Broughton District History Group

Carrog Station is reopened in 1996.

Carrog Station is reopened in 1996.

Heritage railway station in North Wales marks 30 years since re-opening

Spitfire set to fly over North Wales this morning - track its flight path here

Hannah Blythyn MS speaks at an event in the Senedd celebrating the achievements of women honoured by Purple Plaques Cymru.

Hannah Blythyn MS speaks at an event in the Senedd celebrating the achievements of women honoured by Purple Plaques Cymru.

Welsh politician pays tribute to ‘pioneering’ woman honoured by Purple Plaques

Hannah Blythyn MS speaking at the Purple Plaques Cymru event in the Senedd

Hannah Blythyn MS speaking at the Purple Plaques Cymru event in the Senedd

Delyn MS honours one of Wales' first female MPs at Senedd event

Graffiti has been spotted across the City Walls.

Graffiti has been spotted across the City Walls.

Council provides update following graffiti incidents on Chester City Walls