Wrexham

Wrexham is the largest town in north Wales that had a population of 61,603 as of the 2011 census. The Geographical condition of Wrexham city is near to Lower Dee Valley. The city is also surrounded by Welsh mountains. The city is the hub for Education sector, retail, commerce and Administration too. The Clwyd absorbs a lot of portion of Denbighshire in the mid-1970's.  From 1997 to 2017, it is also a centre of Wrexham County Borough.

Wrexham existed even in the times before Jesus Christ, i.e. somewhere between 8000 – 4300 BC. Excavations have shown that agriculture was the main source of living through the people of Wrexham also had trade relations with the Romans. The Anglo-Saxons rule Wrexham from the 8^th to the 10^th Century AD.

When Llywelyn ap Gruffudd died in 1282 fighting in the independence struggle, Wrexham fell to the Marcher, a semi-independent lordship of Bromfield and Yale. After this, Wrexham continued to progress through the Middle Ages and in the process it became a centre of exchange for the goods produced in the Dee valley and Denbighshire uplands. Iron and lead were also being mined in Wrexham.

The town became a market town after 1327. As the end of the 14^th Century approached, the town pollution started to constitute of different kind of people such as dancers, goldsmiths and other wealthy people who wanted to do business in Wrexham.

Tourism

• The National Eisteddfod of Wales was held in Wrexham in 2011.

Places to Visit

• Wales Comic Con: Personalities including actors, artists, writers and sports meet here every year for their fans all around the world.
• Giles Church: It is the famous Chruch which is one of the seven wonders of Wales. It is considered as the burial place of Elihu Yale.
• Racecourse Ground: This ground is the oldest international stadium in the world which is home to Wrexham F.C also.
• Techniquest Glynd?r: This is a famous science discovery centre in the city.
• Wrexham County Museum – This museum has a local history and is very famous among the citizens.
• Saith Seren: It is also called “Seven Stars”. This centre provides a multi-purpose environment for the residents. They can have a locally sourced food along with the bar. It also has live entertainment which makes the experience awesome. Meeting rooms are also available for the professionals for business purposes.

Governance

The county council consists of 52 councillors out of which one is elected as Mayor for a year. The constituency of the town elects members to the National Assembly for Wales and UK Parliament. The constituency consists of both city and some nearby villages. Various communities in the town are Rhosddu, Offa, Acton and Caia Park.

Public Services

Wrexham Maelor Hospital is one of the three largest hospitals in North Wales. The hospital contains facilities required to provide effective treatment. It has an arrangement of over 900 beds. Other hospitals include Penley Polish Hospital and Chirk Community.

The major private hospital in the town is Yale hospital with over 25 beds. It is near to the Maelor Hospital. Spire healthcare operate and own this hospital.

The North Wales Police served the city. The Eastern division headquarters is based in the centre of the town.

In case of any fire-related issue, the main fire station of town is located on Croesnewydd Road. It is now combined with Ambulance Service Station. Llangollen and Chirk have local fire stations.

Economy

Earlier the economy of Wrexham's was based on the heavy industry. This was later on overcome by biotechnology, professional services and manufacturing. Among other regions of North Wales, the town leads in the retail sector. The town showed exemplary performance by coming fifth among other cities of the United Kingdom in 2007.