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The town of Wrexham lies in Welsh Border Country, nestled in the lower Dee Valley between the lush Cheshire plains of England and the hills of Wales, surrounded by glorious countryside. The area has many attractions and places to visit including St Giles Church and the two National Trust properties of Erddig Hall and Chirk Castle.
St Giles Church dates back to the 13th century and its impressive steeple is renowned as one of the seven wonders of Wales. The Church stands in its pleasant graveyard close to the High Street, with a magnificent set of early 18th century wrought iron gates, made at nearby Bersham. Buried in the churchyard is Elihu Yale, whose bequest to an American College led to the foundation of Yale University, USA.
The inscription on the tomb states:
Born in America, in Europe bred,
In Africa travell'd, and in Asia wed.
Where long he liv'd and thriv'd;
In London dead.

January 2007 A sign of the times.
You may have heard of the Beatles song with the line "Ten thousand holes in Blackburn Lancashire"
But have you heard of "Ten thousand Poles in Wrexham Denbighshire"
Well I had not either until I read it in the newspapers recently, and I was quite surprised by the figures and when mentioning it in conversation I realised the similarity in the phrase to the Beatles song. Wrexham is now in Wrexham County Borough but historically was in the county of Denbighshire. So you have to be quite old to appreciate what I am saying.

Extract from the BBC website:

Taxi drivers in Wrexham will face tests of their English language skills, basic arithmetic and knowledge of the area.
Town councilors have backed proposals that anyone applying for a taxi licence must show a command of "basic" written and spoken English. The move follows licence applications from people who do not speak English. A growing number of immigrants live in Wrexham, including up to 10,000 Poles - many of whom moved after Poland joined the European Union in 2004.

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Sitting in 500 acres of 18th century parkland, close to Offa's Dyke and the English Border, Chirk Castle is a magnificent example of a Marcher Fortress. Completed in 1310, the historic castle, once owned by Roger Mortimer, is now a grand stately home with elegant state rooms, superb Adam style furniture, tapestries and portraits. As with St Giles Church one of the glories of Chirk Castle is the wrought iron gates, a baroque masterpiece from the ironworks at nearby Bersham. The castle has a long and interesting history and at least six of its owners were executed for treason and others perished on the battle field.
The late 17th century house, Erddig Hall, is one of the best examples of ‘life below stairs’ in Britain. It offers a fascinating insight into the daily life of provincial gentry, and the entire population of servants, skivvies, and estate workers. A range of outbuildings includes a kitchen, laundry, bake house, stables, sawmill, smithy and joiners shop, while state rooms display most of the original 18th and 19th century furniture. The large walled garden has been restored to its 18th century formal design and the surrounding Country Park offers much of historic interest including a Saxon earth work known as Wat's Dyke and the remains of a Norman castle mound.
Slightly further afield you find the famous Llangollen Canal, and the awesome Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (a proposed World Heritage site), the Llangollen Railway, and opportunities for many activities including rafting, canoeing, kayaking, climbing, abseiling, and gorge walking.
Visit the picture-postcard village of Bangor-on-Dee home to an excellent National Hunt Racecourse with stunning views of the Welsh hills and the valley of the river Dee.
Wrexham county has accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, from camping and caravanning to luxury hotels, and self-catering properties set in wonderful locations. Wrexham with is vibrant nightlife and excellent shopping, is an ideal centre from which to explore the fascinating Border Lands with their rich history of the English / Welsh conflicts, the beautiful Vale of Clwyd, and the delights of the Ceiriog Valley.
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