Holywell Historical Society

11/05/2026

*** SPRING SALE ***

Last chance to grab a 2026 calendar.

We may be almost half way through the year, but our 2026 calendars are worth a look, just for the pictures alone. Our A4 Holywell Then & Now calendar has pictures of how the town was in years gone by with a comparison photo of how the area looks today. For the all-year calendars there's a choice of public houses of Holywell and Holywell Transport.

A4 Calendars - reduced to £1 each
All-year calendars - reduced to 50p each

We now have 4 designs of greetings cards - 2 birthday cards, a get well card and a sympathy card.

All greetings cards £2.50 each or 4 for £8

All of our mechandise is available to buy from Nexus Creative Spaces (the pop-up shop behind the Post Office in town), or from our website https://holywellhistorical.wixsite.com/historical-society

27/04/2026

We've been asked to take part in this event next month. We have a couple of examples that we'll take along on the day, but maybe some of you may have stories of your ancestors always living in one particular town or village in North Wales for generations, and then suddenly you find they moved away at some point. Most common reason would have been to find work. In the 19th century Flintshire was thriving in terms of industry, but maybe your ancestor didn't want to work down the mine or in one of the factories - they wanted to break the mold and branch out into other areas of industry. I've seen instances on the census records where families have roots in Holywell, but then went off to Cheshire or Manchester for a couple of decades and then came back to this area. Let us know your stories, and if you're happy to let us use them at this event. Thanks.

20/04/2026

12/04/2026

HOLYWELL HISTORY FAIR - TODAY’S THE DAY!

🗓️ Sunday 12th April - 9.30am – 3:00pm
📍 Holywell Leisure Centre
✅ Free entry & parking - ☕ Café open for light refreshments
👉 🧠 Ask the Expert (new for 2026)
We’re delighted to announce that Becky Gittins, MP for Clwyd East, will be visiting the Fair today.

We will also be joined by a representative from Denbighshire County Heritage Team, who are keen to promote the rich heritage of our neighbouring county. Be sure to stop by and have a chat to learn more about their work. https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/leisure-and-tourism/museums-and-historic-houses/museums-and-historic-houses.aspx

Come down to Holywell Leisure today and spend a few hours immersed in the rich history of our county.

11/04/2026

We’re nearly there! Holywell History Fair opens tomorrow!

🗓️ Sunday 12th April - 9.30am – 3:00pm
📍 Holywell Leisure Centre
✅ Free entry & parking - ☕ Café open for light refreshments
👉 🧠 Ask the Expert (new for 2026)

We’re pleased to welcome a representative from Flintshire U3A to this year’s History Fair. U3A (University of the Third Age) is a nationwide organisation offering a wide range of social and interest groups for people of retirement age. Flintshire U3A currently has 62 groups to choose from, including both Social History and Family History groups. Come along and meet them at their stall to find out more about what they have to offer. https://flintshire.u3asite.uk/

10/04/2026

Holywell History Fair - history from across the county, all in one place!

🗓️ Sunday 12th April - 9.30am – 3:00pm
📍 Holywell Leisure Centre
✅ Free entry & parking - ☕ Café open for light refreshments
👉 🧠 Ask the Expert (new for 2026)

We’re pleased to welcome back this year, Caerwys Historical Society. The society was formed in 2010 with an aim to advance public knowledge in all aspects of the history of Caerwys and the surrounding district. Come along on Sunday and meet their representatives. https://www.caerwys-town.wales/historical-society/

09/04/2026

Got plans for Sunday?

Make time to pop into the Holywell History Fair—a celebration of local stories and heritage.

🗓️ Sunday 12th April - 9.30am – 3:00pm
📍 Holywell Leisure Centre
✅ Free entry & parking - ☕ Café open for light refreshments
👉 🧠 Ask the Expert (new for 2026)

Today’s spotlight is on Greenfield Valley Heritage Trust, the organisation dedicated to preserving the fascinating history of the Greenfield Valley. The area became industrialised in the late 18th century when its water supply proved ideal for powering cotton and copper mills. https://greenfieldvalley.com/

08/04/2026

From ancient wells to wartime tales—Flintshire’s rich past will be on display.

🗓️ Sunday 12th April - 9.30am – 3:00pm
📍 Holywell Leisure Centre
✅ Free entry & parking - ☕ Café open for light refreshments
👉 🧠 Ask the Expert (new for 2026)

Today we’re showcasing the Flintshire Historical Society as we continue our countdown to the History Fair. As a relatively new society ourselves, we’ve taken great inspiration from Celia Drew, Secretary of the Flintshire Historical Society. Celia has been a tremendous help in getting us up and running – and truth be told, there’s not much about the history of Flintshire that she doesn’t know!
https://www.facebook.com/FlintshireHistory

Come and see what your local history group is up to!