Nannerch Station. Image courtesy of Brian Bennett
Local historian and author Brian Bennett, looks back at the journey from Mold to Denbigh by rail pre-1962. Let s take a nostalgic train journey from Mold to Denbigh, a popular and picturesque journey of about 16 miles. It was part of the Chester to Denbigh branch line and closed to passenger traffic in April 1962 (pre-Beeching) when it operated under the LMS (London Midland Scottish) banner. The line from Chester to Mold was opened in 1849 but the railway did not proceed to Denbigh until 1869. 1. Mold Station c1960. Image courtesy of Brian Bennett Leaving Mold (image 1) in a north westerly direction the line passed the old Synthite works before the hamlet of Rhyd y Golau is reached (image 2), never a station or halt in evidence, but a line of old railway cottages seen on the left of the image, looking pretty much the same today as was the case when this photograph was taken in c1960.
Lost lines: Mold to Denbigh by rail pre-1962
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Blockages in the River Alyn near Rossett. (Photo credit - David Jones) He told the Leader: A year ago I contacted NRW to tell them a section of the River Alyn about 250 meters away from Trevalyn is blocked and needs to be cleared in case of a period of heavy rain. A surveyor from NRW came to the site and said it would need to be cleared but nothing has been done. They said it ll be dealt with but it hasn t been and when last week s heavy rain came the blockage stopped the natural flow of the river and pushed it into the side of the river bank which has now eroded - leaving us defenceless.
Storm Christoph: Full list of flood warnings as second danger to life alert issued
A severe flood warning has been issued for properties within the Lower Dee flood plain
11:18, 21 JAN 2021
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A second danger to life warning has been issued as flooding continues to impact the region.
Natural Resources Wales has issued a severe flood warning for properties within the Lower Dee Valley from Llangollen to Trevalyn Meadows .
RESIDENTS of Rossett and areas nearby are calling for better defences against flooding after once again being one of the worst hit areas during Storm Christoph flooding. Some residents could only helplessly watch on as water seeped into their homes following two days of heavy rain. While multiple areas in north east Wales were hit by heavy flooding on Wednesday, Rossett residents believe their area to be particularly vulnerable after a natural water course was allowing water to flow to Pulford Brook was blocked to make way for a major housing development some years ago.
Flooding on Darland Lane in Rossett on Wednesday. (Photo credit - Natasha Pickering)
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