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🌿 Did Your Ancestors Sign the 1923 Peace Petition? ✍️🕊️
Thanks to research by local historian Georgina Gittins of the Cefn Mawr and District Museum, we now know which women from Cefn Mawr and Acrefair signed the historic Women of Wales Peace Petition in 1923.
An incredible 390,296 Welsh women signed in just six weeks, asking the USA to join the League of Nations to promote peace after WWI. The petition was hand-delivered to President Coolidge — though sadly, America didn’t join.
Could your family members be among them? Or maybe the women who once lived in your house? Check the names below ⬇️ and let us know! 🏡
🌼 1923 Peace Petition – Local Signatories: 🌼
ACREFAIR (more names to be uncovered):
➡️ Gertrude Evans, Acrefair, Wrexham
➡️ Mary Richards, No 1 Cae Glo Bungalows, Acrefair
CEFN MAWR:
➡️ Maria Beesley, Rock Hill, Cefn
➡️ Mrs F M Bentley, 47 High Street, Cefn
➡️ Mrs Blower, Old Ship, High Street, Cefn
➡️ Ann Bowen, Butchers, Cefn
➡️ Mrs H Burke, 3 Ebenezer Terrace, Rock Hill, Cefn
➡️ Mrs T R Butterton, Webster Terrace, Cefn
➡️ Sarah Jane Case, 8 Tan-y-Graig, Cefn Mawr
➡️ Amelia Davies, Cae Coch, Cefn
➡️ Beth Davies, Deva, Cae Coch, Cefn
➡️ Dilys Davies, Ty Coch, Cefn Mawr
➡️ Eunice Davies, 22 Well Street, Cefn Mawr
➡️ Hilda Davies, Deva, Cae Coch, Cefn
➡️ Sarah Davies, Stafford House, Well Street, Cefn
➡️ Mrs Sarah Davies, 53 High Street, Cefn
➡️ Mrs T Davies, 46 High Street, Cefn
➡️ Elizabeth (Surname Unknown), Cae Coch, Cefn
➡️ Blodwen Evans, 20 Mount Pleasant, Cefn
➡️ Mary Edwards, Tabernacle Villas, Cefn
➡️ Mrs R Edwards, 1 Bank View, Cefn
➡️ Esther Foulkes, 7 Mount Pleasant, Cefn
➡️ Mary Fowles, Wynnstay View, Cefn Mawr
➡️ Edith George, 9 Tan-y-Graig, Cefn Mawr
➡️ Alice Griffiths, 15 High Street, Cefn
➡️ Deborah Griffiths, Rock Place, Cefn Mawr
➡️ Mrs Harriet Hall, 52 High Street, Cefn
➡️ Naomi Kenyon, Bryn View, Cefn
➡️ Jane Hewitt, 3 Mount Pleasant, Cefn Mawr
➡️ Elizabeth Humphreys, Henllan House, Sion Street, Cefn
➡️ Mary Humphreys, 19 Mount Pleasant, Cefn Mawr
➡️ Ada Jarvis, Bryn Goleu, Cefn Mawr
➡️ Annie Jones, 22 Mount Pleasant, Cefn
➡️ Elizabeth Jones, 43 High Street, Cefn
➡️ Mary Jones, 26 Mount Pleasant, Cefn
➡️ Sarah Elizabeth Jones, 7 Tan-y-Graig, Cefn
➡️ Agnes Lloyd, 27 Well Street, Cefn
➡️ Emily Morris, 2 Bank View, Cefn
➡️ Margaret Parry, 22 Well Street, Cefn
➡️ Elizabeth Roberts, Old Wheat Sheaf, Cefn Mawr
➡️ Margaret Roberts, 16 Well Street, Cefn
➡️ Mary Roberts, Bank House, Cefn
➡️ Elizabeth Rowlands, 22 Rock Hill, Cefn Mawr
➡️ Mary Thomas, 24 Mount Pleasant, Cefn
➡️ Mary Valentine, Well Street, Cefn Mawr
➡️ Naomi Williams, 4 Bank View, Cefn
➡️ Mrs Ruth Williams, 54 High Street, Cefn
➡️ M Wright, Bryn Hyfryd, Cefn Mawr
💻 Explore more online: https://peacepetition.library.wales
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🌸✨ You're Invited! ✨🌸
Next Event – Stitching Peace Petition 1923
🧵 Presented by the inspiring Ms Bethan M. Hughes
📅 Friday, 27th June 2025
🕑 Starts at 2:00 PM sharp!
Join us for a powerful and creative journey into history, exploring the 1923 Peace Petition through the art of stitching and storytelling. A perfect blend of heritage, community, and reflection – don’t miss out!
🎨 All welcome – come be part of something meaningful!
VE Day Exhibition: A Tribute to Courage and Sacrifice
This May, the Cefn Mawr and District Museum proudly presents a special exhibition to commemorate Victory in Europe (VE) Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe. This poignant and powerful display has been lovingly curated by local historian and collector Liz Bruce, whose dedication to preserving our shared heritage shines through every piece.
The exhibition not only celebrates the relief and joy that came with the end of the war, but also pays heartfelt tribute to those who never made it home. With a rich and evocative collection of photographs, personal stories, wartime memorabilia, and original artefacts, visitors are invited to reflect on both the victory and the sacrifice that defined a generation.
Liz Bruce's thoughtful curation ensures that this exhibition goes beyond the history books. Each item tells a story—some joyful, others deeply moving—capturing the spirit of resilience, unity, and remembrance. It's a fitting tribute to the local men and women who played their part, both on the frontlines and here at home.
We invite you to visit the Cefn Mawr and District Museum throughout the month of May to experience this meaningful exhibition. Whether you're a lifelong resident, a student of history, or simply someone who values the importance of remembering the past, this is an exhibition not to be missed.
Let us come together as a community to celebrate, honour, and remember.
✨ Cefn Mawr Historical Society – Monthly Speakers 2025 ✨
📅 January – Graham Edwards: Patagonia Part 2 🌎
📅 February – David Crawford: The Wireless Museum 📻
📅 March – Vic Tyler Jones: Llay Model Village 🏡
📅 April – AGM & David Crane: Early Explorers of the Arctic & Antarctic 🧊🌍
📅 May – Jonathan Gammond: Wrexham Museum 🏛️
📅 June – Bethan M. Hughes: The Stitching Peace Petition 1923 ✍️🕊️
📅 July – Natasha Borton: BBC Archive Film of Cefn Mawr 🎥📺
🚫 August – No Meeting (Summer Break) ☀️🌴
📅 September – TBC 🤔
📅 October – TBC 🎤
📅 November – TBC 📖
📅 December – TBC 🎄
📍 Location: George Edwards Hall
📆 When: Last Friday of each month, 2PM - 4PM
✉️ For further details, please contact us via email:
📧 enquiries@cefnmawrmuseum.org.uk
🎂 A Decade of Sweet History! 🎂
Feast your eyes on this exquisite cake crafted to celebrate 10 incredible years of the Cefn Mawr Historical Society. A true blend of artistry and community spirit—delicious history in the making!
Cefn Mawr Historical Society Event – 29th November 2024
Join in for a fascinating talk by Vic Tyler-Jones on the Settlement of Newtown Mountain and dive into the history of our local area!
Date: Friday, 29th November
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Main Hall, The George Edwards Hall
Entry:
Free for members
£2 for non-members
After the talk, we’ll be celebrating the Historical Society’s 10th Birthday!
Refreshments
A Raffle
New members are always welcome for just £5 per year!
Come along to enjoy this special occasion, learn more about local history, and connect with others in the community!
#CefnMawr #CefnMawrHistoricalSociety #LocalHistory #CommunityEvent #10thBirthday #CefnCommunityCouncil #NewtownMountain #HistoryTalk #WrexhamEvents
