BIDS are continuing to flood in for a Wrexham landmark up for grabs on an internet auction site.
Former Wrexham MP and AM Dr John Marek has listed on eBay the historic 120ft Border Brewery chimney on Tuttle Street, Wrexham.
Since the auction began on Sunday, October 16, bids have continually been placed and by yesterday evening the current price had rocketed to £820 after 45 bids.
Chimney owner Dr Marek has vowed to give the proceeds from the sale to charity, having originally planned to give the item away.
He said: “There’s been an incredible amount of interest in this. I didn’t expect it to raise anything like this much.
“I think the level of interest gives reassurances about how people feel about our heritage.”
The Ruabon brick structure dates from 1894 and was built as part of Soames Brewery, which became Border Brewery in 1932.
It was given to Dr Marek free of charge by the chairman of Marston’s Brewery when he took over the site. He halted a plan to tear it down when he was MP.
Dr Marek, who has been spending about £700 a year to insure the chimney, told the Leader he would cover the winning bidder’s legal costs for the purchase.
The auction, listed as ‘Wrexham Ruabon brick brewery chimney’ is due to close on Wednesday.