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My Britain: Wrexham

“It's a hardworking town filled with passionate, interesting people”
- Actor, Ryan Reynolds

he Welsh market town of Wrexham has a rich history of settlement dating back to before the 11th century. At the forefront of the Industrial Revolution in Wales, it was a hub of coal and steel mining as well as a centre for production of iron, leather, and beer. Recently, however, the town has hit headlines for altogether different reasons. Wrexham AFC, one of the oldest professional football teams in the world, was purchased by

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