The Horse and Jockey, Hope Street, Wrexham, Wales, UK - Pictorial Pub Signs on Waymarking.com

The sign here, is much more modern than the name of the pub, which was named in the 19th C, the sign looks little more than a few decades old. It depicts a horse and jockey, as of course the pub is called.

"Among the modern frontages of Wrexham town lies the Horse and Jockey, retaining is traditional charm of a typical 17th century building, one of very few left in the area.

This 17th century timber framed building with its thatched roof occupies a central position in a busy pedestrianised shopping area.

Originally a 16th century Hall House, has now been used as an Inn for many years. The Jockey started life as two premises, one privately owned and the other a small Beer House called "The Colliers".

The pub took its current name in the late 1800's after a local champion jockey, Fred Archer."

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Name of Artist: Unknown Date of current sign: modern Date of first pub on site: 1600

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