Beyond Scotland - Wales

To the Editor of the Wrexham Advertiser.

Sir, — My attention has just been directed to a report by Edward Lawley, inspector of nuisances. Gresford, published in your paper of last Saturday. It include…

P.C. Lawley and the River Alyn Report

To the Editor of the Wrexham Advertiser.

Sir, — My attention has just been directed to a report by Edward Lawley, inspector of nuisances. Gresford, published in yo…

From Ure's Dictionary of Arts. Manufactures and Mines, Vol III, Sixth Edition, 1867

This article from Ure's Dictionary is signed "WMW". The Birmingham Journal of 11th May 1867, in …

Extract from: Report of the Coal Commission to enquire as to the quantity of coal at present consumed in various branches of manufacture..." - appointed 7th July 1866.

List of Cannel and Shale Oi…

The London, Leeswood, and Erith Oil and Mineral Company treated their workmen at the Pontblyddyn Oil and Coal Works to a substantial dinner on Saturday last, when between 60 and 70 workmen assembled …

1868 - Slater's Royal National Commercial Directory

HAWARDEN - under "Oil Manufacturers"

• Turner, Joseph & Co. (and railway greases and lubricating compound) Chemical Works Queens Fer…

The plaintiffs in this action sought to recover £17 10s. 3d. balance of account due by defendants for grease. —Mr C. Parry appeared for plaintiffs; Mr Roper represented the defendant Lavender.

Mr Parr…

Edward Henry Taylor was brought before the Rev. Jenkin Davies, on Wednesday, charged with stealing a quantity of gas piping at Coed Talon.

Richard Claney said he was the landlord of the Coach and Hors…

In 1865 we supplied our readers with a series of articles describing in full detail, and with illustrative engravings, the various mineral oil works of Flintshire. In the number for November 4, 1865,…

To the Editor of the Wrexham Advertiser.

Sir, — Three years ago those engaged in the coal oil trade in Flintshire had the opportunity of making very large profits - profits which were false in every s…