One of the oldest businesses on Ruabon Road

One of the oldest businesses on this Road is Mossfords they make marble headstones. Mr. James Arthur Mossford was the son of Mr. William Mossford a Monumental Mason from Crewe. He was only 21 years of age when he started a business in Overton-On-Dee. In October 1899 he transferred his business to Ruabon Road where he gained a wonderful reputation for excellent work. His work includes the War Memorials at Coedpoeth, Johnstown, Rhos and Pen-Y-Cae. The business stayed in the hands of the Mossford family until it was taken over by Ewart Maelor Jones (Hughie) in 1984.
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