Wrexham

/ ˈrɛksəm /

noun

1. a town in N Wales, in Wrexham county borough: seat of the Roman Catholic bishopric of Wales (except the former Glamorganshire); formerly noted for coal-mining. Pop: 42 576 (2001)
2. a county borough in NE Wales, created in 1996 from part of Clwyd. Pop: 129 700 (2003 est). Area: 500 sq km (193 sq miles)

Example Sentences

From Wrexham we came to Chester; and it being the fair time, we stayed a while, and visited Friends.

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The ragged relics were relegated to the honourable obscurity of Wrexham Church.

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After passing through Wrexham, I soon reached Rhiwabon, whence my way lay nearly west.

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It was printed that evening, and sung the next day in Wrexham Church.

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Off toward Wrexham are the ruins of another castle, known as Caergwrle, or "the camp of the giant legion."

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