North East Wales Archives (Ruthin)

We collect historical records relating to North East Wales, and preserve them for future generations. We hold a wide range of original records, including registers of baptisms, burials and marriages, newspapers, photographs, maps, court records, deeds, trade directories and more. Our records date from the twelfth to the twenty-first century.

North East Wales Archives (Ruthin), The Old Gaol, 46 Clwyd Street, Ruthin LL15 1HP

Opening Hours

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 09.30 16:30 (restricted service between 12-2pm)

Items from North East Wales Archives (Ruthin)

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    Poster for National Eisteddfod, Wrexham in 1933

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    Weaver’s pattern book, Holt

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    Artist’s Impression of The North Wales Hospital in Denbigh before it was built in 1848

  4. North East Wales Archives (Ruthin). Image reproduced with kind permission of The Williams-Wynn Family

    The Painted Book: Volume of pedigrees by Thomas Salisbury of Erbistock

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    Constabulary and lancers at Llanfair Talhaearn during the Tithe War