Welcome to Wrexham County
Borough Museum's Virtual Gallery.
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Welsh Hat
The Welsh Hat - a part of the traditional Welsh folk costume and
a symbol of Welsh identity for people outside Wales
more information on the Welsh Hat >> |
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Truncheons
Police truncheons belonging to the Denbighshire Constabulary
more information on Truncheons >> |
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Watkin Williams Wynn's Plate
Souvenir Plate from Sir Watkin Williams Wynn's 21st birthday celebrations,
1841. A large party was held in Wrexham to mark the occasion.
more information on Watkin Williams Wynn's Plate >> |
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School Cap
Grove Park School for Boys Cap
more information on School Caps >> |
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Stirrup Cup
This remarkable object is a stirrup cup presented to Sir Watkin
Williams Wynn for becoming MP for Denbighshire for the seventh time
in a row. A stirrup cup is a drinking vessel used by huntsmen.
more information on Stirrup Cup >> |
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Mayor's Badge
Wrexham became a borough in 1857 when it was incorporated. The
town was put in charge of its own affairs. The Corporation of Wrexham
chose a Mayor each year from amongst the Aldermen, who were members
of the Corporation for life.
more information on Mayor's Badge >> |
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Denbighshire Hussars Yeomanry Cavalry
Uniform of the Denbighshire Hussars Yeomanry Cavalry. They saw
themselves as the cream of the local military and they had the smartest
uniforms. Local press reports record the Cavalry demanding an apology
from the Fire Brigade for usurping the former's place in the town's
annual procession. It was no laughing matter!
more information on Denbighshire Hussars Yeomanry Cavalry >> |
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Cutlasses
These cutlasses were issued to the Denbighshire Constabulary by
the Chief Constable in 1882. He issued them in response to growing
unrest in the Moss Valley.
more information on Cutlasses >> |
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Fireman's Helmet
Fireman's helmet as worn by firemen the local volunteer Fire Brigade.
more information on Fireman's Helmet >> |
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Butterchurn
A table top butterchurn. Ideal for use in the home for a family
living on a small holding with one cow.
more information on Butterchurn >> |
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Cymraeg
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