Hawarden, The Castle c.1955
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Photo of Hawarden, The Castle c.1955

A Selection of Memories from Hawarden

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Hawarden

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I was born in 1943 in Mancot and lived in Shotton. After the eleven plus I arrived at Hawarden Grammar school. The first two years were easy enough but in Form3, I noticed all the boys studied Science and all the girls had to take Arts subjects. No. not for me! I wanted to study science as I imagined my future career in Medicine. I gathered six similar like-minded girls, and we insisted on studying ...see more
Granville Roberts was born approximately 1903 in Hawarden, Flintshire, North Wales. He was an adopted son of Moses and Miriam Roberts. Anyone who can tell me more about Granville please email to pdw543@versatel.nl
Arthur William Matthews born 1880, Sedgley, Staffordshire and Emma Jane Marks born In Tipton, Staffordshire married at Saint Deiniols on 16th January 1905. He worked as a furnace man at Shotton iron works. When war broke out Arthur joined the Royal Welch Fusiliers to fight for freedom. He gave his life in Gallipoli on 11 August 1915 leaving his wife and two children. You will find the full write up on https://theirlostvoices.com early in 2022.
I'm trying to find any information regarding my great grandfather, Cornelius Lewis. He was originally from West Felton, Shropshire, but I believe he was living in Hawarden around this time and up until his death sometime in the 50's. Our family lost touch with him and I would love to find out more about him or any relatives we may have in that area.