Cowbridge History Society

Cowbridge History Society

The society promotes interest in, and research into, the history and traditions of Cowbridge and district. It also keeps written, audio and visual records of the past, and present, for posterity. It meets on the first Friday of the month, Sept-April, at Cowbridge Town Hall, starting 7.30pm, and welcomes new members.

On 13 March each year, the society celebrates the granting of the town's first charter, often with a visit to an historic place and a meal.

HiPoints collection:
Former Pavilion Cinema - now offices, but the site was long used for recreation including "handball"
Cowbridge war memorial - outside the Town Hall
Holy Cross Church - the 13th-century tower's shape suggests it was a stronghold and watchtower
Old Hall - owned and improved by the Edmondes family from 18th to 20th centuries
Old Hall gardens - former burgage plots, landscaped in 18th century and revived in the 21st