This is a tale of the workhouse involving a saint and a sinner. I’ve been researching a little more of the history of the building, and came across some interesting history after its uses changed from being a workhouse, and … Read More
The Old Workshop Accommodation This room is named after John Meyrick, a workhouse resident with royal connections, who was distantly related to Edmund Meyrick, who founded Bala Grammar School. The Meyrick’s ruled Anglesey for centuries and are descendants of the … Read More
Short History of the Old Workhouse Bala The very mention of the Victorian workhouse conjures up dark visions of Britain’s Dickensian past – ragged children, and the hollowed out faces of the desperate poor who were forced to throw themselves … Read More
A Little About Bala I’m always struck by the number of people I meet who know Bala, even though it’s a tiny place. What it lacks in size it more than makes up for in character. Many pass through on … Read More
The Old Workshop Accommodation We have named this room after poet Dewi Havhesp – said to be one of the best composers of englynion, a tradition Welsh and Cornish form of short poem. A romantic character, but often destitute, Dewi was … Read More
Contacting The Old Workhouse in Bala The Old Workhouse in Bala offers comfortable accommodation with en-suite bedrooms in an important historic building which is grade 11* listed. Please note: bookings are for a minimum of two nights.