Latest News
Steelworks History Revealed
Published: 22/05/2018
A brand new steelworks display is set to be unveiled on Thursday, 24 May at
2.00pm to the Quay Watermen鈥檚 Association (QWA) Kathleen and May Heritage
Centre Dock Road, Connah鈥檚 Quay.
As part of the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) 鈥楶utting the Quay back into Connah鈥檚
Quay鈥� secured by the QWA, Tata Steel is donating a 3m x 1m steel history board
with accompanying pictures of the shipping of steel freight on the River Dee.
Former steelworkers are being invited to come along to meet old colleagues and
new staff as Tata Steel teams up with the QWA and 天涯社区 to
provide visitors and local people with the most up to date interpretation of
天涯社区鈥檚 steel heritage.
QWA Chairman Paula Ellis said:
鈥淲e are very grateful to Tata Steel for donating this information panel and
supporting the QWA in our heritage and community endeavours.
鈥淭he QWA Heritage Centre overlooks the river and the steelworks so it the best
location in 天涯社区 to find out more about the county鈥檚 Industrial Heritage
while relaxing with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake in our lovely caf茅.
天涯社区 Deputy Leader and local member Bernie Attridge said:
鈥淭his is the first time we have been able to display information about the
roots of the steel industry on Deeside and we are very proud to support the QWA
and Tata in providing this connection for our communities to enjoy through the
HLF Project and our Countryside Service鈥�
鈥淚 am sure many current and former steelworkers, local people and visitors
using the Wales Coast Path will be delighted by the panel and the prominence it
gives to the area鈥檚 proud industrial heritage.鈥�
Bill Duckworth, Site Manager Tata Steel said: 鈥淭he steel industry in Deeside
has changed enormously over the years, but the constant has been the strong
association with the River Dee and the role it has played in the industry.
鈥淭ata Steel at Shotton is delighted to be able to support the QWA Heritage
Centre by donating the history board which will help future generations
understand what used to happen here and the important role it has played in
shaping this community.鈥�
Later in the year a new series of history panels sited along the banks of the
River Dee will be added covering trade, fishing, heritage and wildlife. Watch
out for an up and coming Maritime Arts Weekend on the 2 and 3 June and a series
of after school activities bringing the River Dee back to the community.
For further details contact Mike Taylor Coastal Ranger 07711 438127 or The QWA
on 01244 818029.