Queen's Square (Welsh: Sqwâr y Frenhines) is a public square in Wrexham city centre, North Wales. It is located adjacent to the Wrexham Guildhall and Old Library. It is a main site for various events in the city, in particular outdoor markets.
Queen's Square
Sqwâr y Frenhines (Welsh) | |
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| Public square | |
 Outdoor market held in the square, with the Wrexham Old Library to the right. | |
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| Location | Wrexham, Wales, UK |
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| Coordinates: 53°02′48″N 2°59′36″W / 53.046775°N 2.993472°W | |
Description
editThe Old Library[1][2] and Tŷ Henblas[3] are located next to the square. Next to the square is also a proposed re-development known as "Chapter Court",[4] which included the Wrexham Enterprise Hub from 2018 to 2023.[5] From 1910 to 1960, adjacent to the old library, the square housed a temporary cinema building known as the "Glynn Cinema",[6][7] or "Glynn Picture House".[8] Prior to Tŷ Henblas, there was a Vegetable Market next to Queens Square, but it was eventually demolished for the Henblas Square development.[9]
Various events are held in the square, such as for the armed forces,[10] emergency services,[11] and Saint David's Day.[12] A family playday[13] and art exhibitions are also held in the square, such as Wrexham's Christmas tree (including the annual Christmas light switching-on event),[14] the Knife Angel,[15][16] and a 2013 man in a bin exhibit.[17][18] For Focus Wales 2023 festival, it hosted Hwb Cymraeg as part of the May event.[19]
In 2005, it was the first site in Wales chosen for a public broadcasting system, which involved the installing of a large television screen.[20]
A weekly market on Mondays has been held in the square since 2006.[21][22][23] Routinely various one-day markets take place in the square, which included an artisan market,[24] continental market,[25] plant-based market,[26] and part of Wrexham's Victorian Christmas market.[27]
Re-development proposals for the square were put forward by the council in 2016.[28]
References
edit- ^ "Historic Old Library building on Queen's Square to be sold off by Wrexham Council". Wrexham.com. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Old Library, Rhosddu, Wrexham". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "A History of the Bomb site – "Wrexham History"". Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Randall, Liam (17 June 2022). "New retail and leisure hub in Wrexham set to go ahead despite pandemic delays". North Wales Live. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
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- "New enterprise hub to be based on Queen's Square in Wrexham". The Leader. 13 March 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- "Wrexham's new Enterprise Hub is officially open for business". The Leader. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- Gregory, Rhys (6 June 2023). "Wrexham Enterprise Hub closes its doors after five years of supporting local business". Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Glynn Cinema, Wrexham (Looking Back) – "Wrexham History"". Archived from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Herculean 50 years of Wrexham's 'temporary' cinema". The Leader. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ Ebsworth, David (2023). Wrexham Revealed: A Walking Tour with Tales of the City’s History. Compact Cymru. Wrexham Carnival of Words. Carreg Gwalch. ISBN 9781845245245.
- ^ "The Changing Face of Wrexham". www.peter-leslie.co.uk. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Come And Meet Your Local Community Heroes At Wrexham's Queen Square!". NORTHWALESLIVE.COM. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "First-of-its-kind emergency services day coming to Wrexham town centre this month". The Leader. 14 May 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "St David's Day Celebrations - It's going to be a busy day in the city centre tomorrow! - Wrexham Council News". 28 February 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
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- "Playday Wrexham 2023 | Wrexham County Borough Council". www.wrexham.gov.uk. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ""The Safe Place" community fun day taking place in Wrexham tomorrow". Wrexham.com. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- "Wrexham - Safe Places set to hold community fun day this summer". The Leader. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Christmas Lights Switch on announced for 24 November! - Wrexham Council News". 1 November 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Knife Angel Arrives in Wrexham City Centre". www.thisiswrexham.co.uk. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Wrexham family recognised as 'pivotal' to the creation of Knife Angel during ceremony". The Leader. 7 October 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ Beech, Richard (6 June 2013). "Man in bin draws crowds in Wrexham, but is it man or mannequin?". WalesOnline. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ Powell, David (6 June 2013). "'Man' with head stuck in bin in Wrexham causes a stir". North Wales Live. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Hwb Cymraeg is back for FOCUS Wales 2023 and ready for any level of Welsh". The Leader. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ Live, Cheshire (1 June 2005). "Giant TV screen for town's square". CheshireLive. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Wrexham town centre markets | Wrexham County Borough Council". www.wrexham.gov.uk. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "These are the Wrexham car parks that are free after 11am and the opening times for the town centre markets". The Leader. 30 April 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Wrexham Markets Overview". Wrexham.com. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Wrexham Street Market - Wrexham Events Guide". Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Queens Square set to Welcome Continental Market - Wrexham Council News". 14 February 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "New plant-based market coming to Wrexham next month". The Leader. 4 January 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Pictures: Popular Victorian Christmas Market returns to Wrexham TODAY". The Leader. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ Bagnall, Steve (7 April 2016). "Wrexham town centre branded 'tired', 'unattractive' and 'lacking identity'". North Wales Live. Retrieved 2 July 2023.