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St Giles Church, Wrexham
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st giles church
One hundred and thirty five feet high and one
of the Seven Wonders of Wales. The steeple
of St Giles Church in Wrexham is clearly visible
from many miles away.
But you have to get much closer to see all the
16th century church’s marvels. The rare
Doom painting on the wall above the chancel
arch. Gilded angels playing celestial music high
in the nave. Or the grave of Elihu Yale with its
inscription written by the man himself.
Born in Boston in 1649, Yale returned to the
land of his fathers at the age of three and settled
near Wrexham. He went back to America a
rich man and made a generous donation to
the Collegiate School of Connecticut.
They were so grateful they renamed the college
after him. And you can still see a replica of the
steeple of St Giles in the grounds of what
became Yale University. Better still you can
ascend the real thing for stunning views
across the whole of Wrexham and beyond. To
book a tower tour call 01978 355808.
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