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| − | '''Wrexham''' (Welsh ''Wrecsam'') is a local government area and county borough in north-east Wales. It was formerly part of [[Clwyd]]. The town of Wrexham is the main built-up area. | + | '''Wrexham''' (Welsh ''Wrecsam'') is a local government area and county borough in north-east [[Wales]]. It was formerly part of [[Clwyd]]. The town of Wrexham is the main built-up area. |
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Revision as of 15:07, 10 November 2012
Wrexham (Welsh Wrecsam) is a local government area and county borough in north-east Wales. It was formerly part of Clwyd. The town of Wrexham is the main built-up area.
LGBT history
In 1757 Hugh Hughes, a hatter, was accused of sodomy by Samuel Matthews. However, the jury found there was no case to answer.[1]
The LGBT Foundation are listed as operating a drop-in and other events in Wrexham.[2]
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References
- ↑ http://lgbtec.org.uk/wrexham LGBT Excellence Centre, quoting The Crime and Punishment Database, National Library Wales
- ↑ http://www.gaywalesguide.co.uk/apps/blog/show/8128057-lgbt-drop-in-centre-now-open-in-wrexham
