Butchers Market
This was first of three indoor markets in Wrexham, and was opened in 1848.
Enter at the Henblas Street entrance, which has a splendid terra-cotta bull’s head over it.
Looking across to the High Street entrance on the other side of the market, you will see the bell which used to be rung to mark the end of trading hours, and a splendid clock donated by Gray’s, a well-known local firm of electricians [see photo].
The exterior of the High Street entrance is a striking neo-
The extensive cellars under this market were used as air-
Top picture The Henblas St entrance
Centre picture High St entrance
Bottom picture The clock, and bell used to end the day’s trading
All photos taken in October 2014
Next stop on trail, Yates Wine Bar
