The Roman Catholic Cathedral is a fine neo-Gothic church designed by Edward Welby Pugin,
the son of A W Pugin who was at the forefront of the Gothic Revival Movement.
It was built in 1857.
A local colliery owner and ironmaster, Richard Thompson, financed its construction
in memory of his wife Ellen.
It served as the Roman Catholic parish church for many years, then became a cathedral
when the new diocese of Wrexham was formed.
Internally, much was lost in the 1960s, but it retains much high quality stained glass
by the famous firm of Hardman & Co, which feature memorials to families who were at
the forefront of the 19th century growth of Wrexham.
There is also a shrine celebrating the life of Saint Richard Gwyn, who was executed at
Eagles Meadow after refusing to give up his Catholic faith.
Next stop on trail, School of Art
