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Leader Live
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Leader Live
Streets, shops and people from the past across Flintshire
Some shops and brands are long gone but memories of them and the people who worked there, live on. Here we look at some of those places and people from across Flintshire. Read more: Posted to the Leader's Local Bygones Facebook group, members shared a few memories and thoughts as well. To see more photos from the Leader archive, or to share your own, visit the Local Bygones page on Facebook. Enjoy this trip down memory lane... Swag, in Mold 1979. Leo Sharps: "I shopped at Swag in the late 80s and early 90s. Kim Webb from Ruthin owned the shop and Alan who I was in school with worked there. Martinique was a label I fondly remember. Great shop, great times." Patrick O'dwyer: "Remember Swag well, you could spend a fortune on a shirt, that two other people had on that night." Swag, in Mold 1979. Swag, in Mold 1979. Station Motors, Mold, March 1995. Alex's Fish and Chips, Mold, 1986. Simon Christopher: "The fish in the wall-mounted glass box in Alex's was ace." Val Powell: "Alex, my daughter's godfather and Zena, loved working for them, best times ever with Sheila Chris and Freda, fond memories." Colin Norbury: "Arches on a Sunday night and call there on the way home." Total filling station, Flint, 1985. Mold precinct, 1979. Esso garage, Connah's Quay, 1986. The team at JM Motors, Hawarden, January 1995. Rachel Hughes: "I bought a Fiesta 1.4 sport in 1994 off Vince, great car." John Wrench: "I bought my first road legal car from here in 1999 for £995 and I still have it tucked up in a shed, I'll never sell it." Mold in 1986. On the road in Kiln Lane, Hope, 1966. Mold in 1986. Mold High Street, February 1995.
Leader Live
5 days ago
- General
- Leader Live
Photos of pupils going back to school in Wrexham 1988
And for many youngsters it will be their first days at school. The photos in this gallery, found in the Leader's archives, were captioned 'back to school Wrexham 1988'. But which school or schools? Read more: Are you pictured? We would love to solve that mystery, so if you can shed any light, do get in touch. You can comment via Facebook or email If you have old photos to share, you can submit them online here or email For more nostalgia and chat, visit the Leader's 'Local Bygones' group on Facebook. Or to see more of our archive galleries, check out our Local Bygones section.
Leader Live
20-07-2025
- General
- Leader Live
15 photos form the past across Wrexham and Flintshire
Do you recognise yourself? Don't forget to tag friends or family if you recognise them. Do you have photos from the past you would like to share? Old school class pictures, maybe your Scout, Brownies or sports group, a village carnival or special celebration. Did you miss? Perhaps you have team photos from days of sporting glory. Whatever the memory, share it with us. You can submit your own snaps here or email To see more photos from the Leader archives check out our Local Bygones section. For more nostalgia and chat, visit the Leader's 'Local Bygones' group on Facebook.
Leader Live
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
18 photos from the past across Wrexham and Chester
They include school days, dress-up and much more. Hopefully you can you spot yourself or friends in our Way Back When photos, don't forget to tag each other. Do you have photos from the past you would like to share? You can share them with us here. Did you miss? Maybe a special moment, sporting achievement or just a lasting memory of hair styles we would rather forget! Whether it's the school show, holidays or local landmarks and places as they used to be, share your photos. You can submit your own snaps here or email For more nostalgia and chat, visit the Leader's 'Local Bygones' group on Facebook. Or to see more of our archive galleries, check out our Local Bygones section.
Leader Live
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
20 photos from the Wrexham and Flintshire Leader archive
Today features Mold and Rhos luncheons, and much more. Hopefully you can you spot yourself or friends, and don't forget to tag each other. Do you have photos from the past you would like to share? You can share them with us here. Did you miss? Or maybe a special moment, sporting achievement or just a lasting memory of hair styles we would rather forget! Whether it's school leaver days, holidays or local landmarks and places as they used to be, share your photos. You can submit your own snaps here or email You can check out more galleries from our archives in our Local Bygones section. For more great pictures and chat from the past in Wrexham and Flintshire, then join our 'Local Bygones' Facebook group.
