Events

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

A number of our member groups are involved with or affiliated to museums and heritage centres in North East Wales. The below list is not comprehensive and we would like to be informed of any additional information if any have been missed.

Brymbo Heritage Centre

https://www.brymboheritagetrust.org/

Buckley Heritage Centre

https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/museum/buckley-library-museum-and-gallery-1209159

Cefn Mawr Museum

http://www.cefnmawrmuseum.org.uk/

Ceiriog Valley museum

https://seearoundbritain.com/venues/ceiriog-memorial-institute-and-museum-high-street-glyn-ceiriog-llangollen-ll20-7eh www.glynvalleytramway.org.uk/

Corwen Museum

www.corwenmuseum.org.uk/

Denbigh Museum

https://www.northeastwales.wales/things-to-do/denbigh-museum/

Flint Library display

https://www.flintshiremuseumcollections.wales/voices_of_courtaulds/

Gladstones Library Hawarden

https://www.gladstoneslibrary.org/contact/about-the-library/williamgladstone

Greenfield Valley Heritage Centre

greenfieldvalley.com/

Holywell Museum

https://www.holywellcommunitymuseum.wales/

Llangollen Museum

http://www.llangollenmuseum.org.uk/

Mold Museum

https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/art-gallery/mold-library-museum-1834763

Rhyl Museum

https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/leisure-and-tourism/museums-and-historic-houses/rhyl-museum.aspx

Ruthin Gaol

https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/leisure-and-tourism/museums-and-historic-houses/ruthin-gaol.aspx

Wrexham Museum

https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/museum/wrexham-county-borough-museum-1209262

news.bbc.co.uk/local/northeastwales/hi/people_and_places/history/newsid_8452000/8452636.stm

Museums and historic houses - Denbighshire County Council

www.northeastwales.wales/things-to-do/wrexham-museum/

Flintshire Museums Collections: Home

Meet up at 10:20am for a walk to start at 10:30am at the Chirk Castle Grounds Car Park.

If the snowdrops are in bloom then a visit to the Gardens will take place at the end of the walk. The walk is free and the entrance to the gardens is also free for NT members. There is a charge for entrance to the gardens for non NT members (£18).

The walk and visit to the Gardens should finish by about 1pm.

The cafe at the Castle will be open for lunch if required.

Note: that one of the footpaths can be muddy and adequate footwear and clothing is essential.

Numbers are limited to 15 and open to Friends members only.

Please register on the link below if you would like to attend.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chirk-castle-winter-walk-tickets-1144013708799?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday 25th January 2025

A talk by Sophie Fish the Museums, Culture & Heritage Manager for Flintshire County Council.

Recent archaeological work at Bailey Hill in Mold discovered a total of  skeletons, found 'lying east-west', suggesting they were Christian. The skeletons were analysed at Durham University to identify their sex, height, health, age at death and when they lived. Sophie's talk will report on the surprise findings!

Non members very welcome. Booking not required.

For more information contact;-

Secretaryfhs21@gmail.com or telephone 07778659468

A selection of material from a significant archaeological site recently excavated at Bryneglwys, Denbigshire.
The ritual monument developed over a long period of time, although the major phase within the early Bronze Age. Deposits of cremated bone were made, often accompanied by pottery sherds and, in some cases, flint tools.
The investigation of the ring cairn arose from the curiosity of the landowner and was undertaken by
the Clwydian Range Archaeology Group (CRAG).
Excavation of the ring cairn has been completed although work continues on analysing and recording
the findings from the investigation and on exploring the wider landscape.
The display shares some of the early findings with people living in the area for whom this is part of their
cultural heritage.
CRAG is a group of volunteers mentored by an experienced, professional archaeologist.

http://For further information visit our website www.cragnorthwales.wordpress.com or e mail info@cragnorthwales.co.uk

A talk for the Buckley Society in Flintshire about the history of Neston Collieries on the River Dee Estuary by visiting speaker Edward Hilditch. Edward is a speaker from the Wirral History and Heritage Association.

Doors open 7pm for a 7.15pm start

Non members welcome for a small entrance fee, car parking is available on site.

For more information contact Celia Drew via  bucksoc23@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuckleysociety

Telephone 07778659648

Venue: Caerwys Town Hall.

A Talk by Mary Watkin-Jones for Caerwys Historical Society

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1530704083764817/photos/

A talk for Flintshire Historical Society by Ken Pye, Fellow of Liverpool University

Ken is a researcher and author of many books about Liverpool

Non members are very welcome and booking is not required.

For more information contact secretaryfhs21@gmail.com

Telephone 07778659648              https://www.facebook.com/FlintshireHistory/

A talk by David Johnston who is a retired teacher and member of the Deeside and District Local History Society. He will describe how he built a model (which fills his garage!) of the railway system of Connah's Quay docks in times gone by.

Local History buffs and railway enthusiasts are in for a fascinating evening as we delve into the making of one of North Wales' most important docks.

Membership is £10 per annum

Non members £2 per meeting

Doors open 7pm for a 7.15pm start

For more information e mail bucksoc23@gmail.com or visit www.buckleysociety.org.uk

An illustrated talk by Stuart Haywood (Chair Stoke on Trent Welsh Society) for C.A.D.V.A.S

Corwen and Dee Valley Archaeological Society.

For further information visit www.cadvas.uk or email info@cadvas.uk

Doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

Two hours for four weeks

Building on the interest in Bangor History’s ‘College on the Hill’ event for the University’s 140th Anniversary, this course explores different aspects of the history and heritage of north Wales. Our historians and archaeologists are passionate experts in their field of study, and the course is designed to introduce some of the more contested aspects of local and community history.

Across four weeks, participants will explore:

1. The Castles of Wales: Past and Present (with Dr Euryn Roberts)
2. Country Houses and the Welsh landscape (with Dr Shaun Evans/Dr Lowri Ann Rees)
3. Sandcastles and Sunny Rhyl (with Dr Mari Wiliam)
4. Past, Present and Future: The changing uses of Welsh slate Quarries (with Dr Leona Huey)                                                                                        For more information visit https://www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/other-courses/castles-quarries-and-communities?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2iGO3ljulKM_XyIQlNW2cefZCRtHvJX-BjOgku6x_W1F1zapcm9aDSvuA_aem_WL8i0rSy0zsC80Oihfuh_Q

Dr Dinah Evans Honorary Research Associate, Bangor University, will talk about two hitherto unseen chests of documents from Mostyn Hall that allow a fresh insight into the life of a remarkable woman whose name is a byword for determination and dedication.

The Lecture will follow a short A.G.M chaired by Lord Mostyn.

Non Members are welcome, booking not required

Please note there is no disabled access, the small lychgate entrance opposite the school is the easiest access. Toilet facilities are in the school.

For more information telephone 07778659648 or e mail secretaryfhs21@gmail.com

Come along and hear more about the progress of North East Wales Archives'current National Lottery Heritage Fund project.'Creative Archives'

Meet members of the North East Wales Heritage Forum

Free entry - open to all.

A talk for the Buckley Society by Graham Edwards.

No need to book, small entry fee for non members.

Doors open 7pm for 7.15pm start

For further information contact Celia Drew via bucksoc23@gmail.com

or telephone 07778 659648,

Thomas Pennant (1726 -1798) Welsh Naturalist, traveller, witer and antiquarian of Downing Hall near Whitford Holywell. Painting by Gainsborough.

A talk for the Flintshire Historical Society by Dr Paul Evans, Vice President of the Thomas Pennant Society.

Non members welcome, Booking not required, for more information contact the Secretary via e mail at

secretaryfhs21@gmail.com or by telephone 07778659648

On Saturday 3^rd May, six prominent heritage sites in Llangollen are offering a series of short events to celebrate different aspects of Llangollen’s history, all free of charge and with no need to book: just turn up!    

A Tour Through Time has been organised by the recently-formed Our historic Llangollen hanesyddol i bawb, a collective of many historic sites and landscapes, heritage experiences and activities in Llangollen and the surrounding Dee Valley. 

A Tour Through Time starts at the Royal International Pavilion at 10:30am and wends through Llangollen to end at St. Collen's Church at 3:30pm.  Each site in turn will stage a 45-minute event, with 15 minutes between events to allow people to make their way to the next site .  Join in or leave at any stage, but the special display, talk or activity at each site will only take place during the time slot allotted:

10.30am Eisteddfod Story: Peace and Music across the Years at the Royal International Pavilion, Abbey Road, LL20 8SW.

11.30am Celebrating 50 Years of the Llangollen Railway: A look back at the preservation and development of Llangollen Railway at Llangollen Railway, Abbey Road, LL20 8SN.

12.30pm Hands on History: A journey through history and prehistory, viewing and experiencing items from the Stone Age to the present day at Llangollen Museum, Parade Street, LL20 8PW.

1.30pm Crime and Punishment in Early Victorian Llangollen: Explore Llangollen’s first magistrates’ courtroom, gaol and police station at Lock Up Heritage Centre, Victoria Square, LL20 8ET.

2.30pm Home to the Ladies of Llangollen: Visit the home of the Ladies and learn of their journey from Ireland in search of an idyllic way of life, settling in the picturesque landscape of Llangollen at Plas Newydd, Hill Street, LL20 8AW.

3.30pm St. Collen’s Through Time: Discover the rich history of St. Collen’s Church, from its origins and medieval past to today’s vision for a modern future at St Collen’s Church, Regent Street, LL20 8HU.

Please join us on this free exploratory and intriguing tour through Llangollen’s history.  All are welcome!