Overton Arcade, Victorian shopping arcade in Wrexham, United Kingdom.
The Overton Arcade connects High Street to Temple Row through a covered passage with wrought iron gates at both entrances and natural light from above.
The arcade, named after proprietor William Overton who served as mayor of Wrexham, opened its doors in 1869 with brick from the Ponkey Brick and Tile Company.
The structure exhibits Victorian commercial architecture with floral and fruit carvings above the windows, a neat cornice, and capped chimneys reaching 40 feet in height.
The arcade houses independent retailers across multiple units, with the front shop measuring 25 by 22 feet and the showroom extending 30 by 25 feet.
The arcade's blue-painted iron roof filled with rough plate glass allows natural illumination while protecting shoppers from Wales' frequent rainfall.
Location: Wrexham
Inception: 1869
GPS coordinates: 53.04490,-2.99227
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:23
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