New Displays Unveiled at Wrexham Museum

A number of displays designed by local schoolchildren have been unveiled at Wrexham’s Museum.

The schools, St Christopher’s School, Bwlchgwyn Community Primary School, St Chad’s Church in Wales, Barker’s Lane County Primary Schools, Brynteg Community Primary School and Ysgol Cefn Mawr, created their own displays of “shops” with objects taken from the museum’s collection.

Each school chose their own theme which consists of sports, electricals, men’s outfitters, shoes, toys and newsagents.

The pupils themselves decided on what information should be written on the museum labels and undertook further research on their chosen objects which has been included in an information booklet to be given to visitors.

Lead Member for Communities and Partnerships, Cllr Hugh Jones, said: “This has been a wonderful opportunity for the pupils to view behind the scenes of a museum and to see what actually goes into making a display. Well done to everyone involved.”

Eleri Farley, Assistant Learning and Access Officer who helped the children throughout the process, added: “All the schools involved have worked well to produce new displays for our community cases. I would like to thank them all for their hard work and encourage everyone to come and see the results of their work.”

The community case displays are changed annually.