Olde Inn ( No3 )

We decided to visit the , Prince of Wales Inn in Kenfig today. As soon as we walked through the door we had a wonderful welcome. We asked if we could take some photos and they said,Would you like to see the Town Hall. Of course we said yes and we went upstairs on our own to take some photos. The inn is a blippers paradise and if you are ever passing by do call in. You will not be disappointed. They told us to call back at any time to take more photos, which we will. You can expect a few more inside shots over the next few days.
Brief history of the inn.
The inn itself dated from around the 15th century , it's location within the ancient Borough of Kenfig being both of historical and commercial value to the locality throughout the ages. Previously called Ty Newydd ( New House )Tavern , yet renamed in it's present form during the late 18th century in honour of George, Prince ofWales, who in 1820 was crowned George IV.
The Inn itself is the present Town Hall which replaced the old Guild Hall of the ancient Borough of Kenfig which once stood in the old medieval town and is the focal point of the Borough both within it's present and former transitions. The building faced eastward and overlooked the old highway -Y Lane fach (The Little Lane) Around the year 1602 . Sometimes also called 'The Corporation' , The Inn was rebuilt in 1801 with it's first floor room remaining of significant historical importance within the Borough.
This was the guildhall , now know as the town hall and is accessed via an external stairway to the main building. It's long room has been in continuous usage for centuries and it was within this very room that the Burgesses exercised there rights granted by the Kenfig charters.
It was here that they held there own courts, controlled trade , established commercial and public behaviour standards and inforced sanitation regulations. The festival of Gwyl Mabsant (Dancing Festival) was held in this upper room and on many occasions it also served as a mortuary for shipwrecked mariners.
Griffith Jones circulating school was held here between 1739 and 1740 and up until recently has been the home of a Sunday school for over 130 years. The Trustees of the Kenfig Corporation property who own the building continue to hold their meetings here in the town hall.

The building is said to be haunted!