Wrexham in Wrexham Principal Area, Wales, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Old Library
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Yr Hen Lyfrgell
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 14, 2026
1. Old Library Marker
This building, designed by Vernon Hodge and paid for by the Carnegie Trust, was the Wrexham Borough library from 1906 until 1973 when it transferred to Llwyn Isaf.
Yr adeilad hwn, a gynlluniwyd can Vernon Hodge, ac a dalwyd amdano can Ymddiriedolaeth Carnegie, oedd Llyfrgell Bwrdeisdref Wrecsam o 1906 tan 1973, pan symudodd i Lwyn Isaf.
Erected by Wrexham Borough Council.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 53° 2.812′ N, 2° 59.618′ W. Marker is in Wrexham, Wales, in Wrexham Principal Area. It is at the intersection of Rhosddu Road and Queens Square on Rhosddu Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Rhosddu Road, Wrexham, Wales LL11 1AT, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Celtic Fringe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
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Also see . . . Old Library, Wrexhan (Wikipedia). Overview:
The Old Library (sometimes Old Carnegie Library) is a building on Queen's Square in Wrexham city centre, Wales. Built as a Carnegie library in 1907, the building served as Wrexham's public library until 1973, when it later became council offices. The building is Grade II listed and owned by Wrexham County Borough Council. Since 2025, it now serves as a hub for the creative arts.(Submitted on August 19, 2026.)
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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 14, 2026
2. Old Library and Marker
The marker is visible here on the corner τf the building, peeking out from behind the W.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
