13 old photos from the Wrexham and Flintshire Leader
Hopefully you can you spot yourself or friends in our Way Back When photos, don't forget to tag each other.
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Maybe a special moment, sporting achievement or just a lasting memory of hair styles we would rather forget!
Whether it's the school show, holidays or local landmarks and places as they used to be, share your photos.
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