Communities & Their stories
We have been journeying back in time, being present, and manifesting ‘future history’ with members of the Trevor, Froncysyllte, Cefn Mawr, and Chirk communities. These are just a few of the many post-industrial towns and villages that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Landscape, and surrounding areas.
The remnants of architectural and industrial heritage still visible in the landscape attract hundreds of thousands of people each year. The World Heritage Site continues to be shaped by the communities that surround it—their innovation, culture, entrepreneurship, wide-ranging social histories, and lived experiences—some much celebrated, others yet to be discovered.
We are fortunate to be working with so many inspirational individuals, community groups, councils, partners, artists, multi-agencies, schools, and creative practitioners on this epic discovery of the World Heritage Site in Wrexham rural.
Some of the projects, people, events, and discoveries so far are below. Join us on the 23rd & 24th November to discover an alternative World Heritage Site on your doorstep for yourself.
Cefn Mawr
A town with an industrial background of stone quarries, ironworks, clay works and coal mines.
Trevor
The small village of Trevor sits on the Northern end of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
Froncysyllte
Colloquially known as 'THE Fron', stands on the banks of the River Dee and the Llangollen Canal.
