Tafarn Sinc (Zinc Tavern) is a pub in Rosebush, Pembrokeshire, Wales.[1][2][3]
The building is constructed of corrugated metal, which was commonly used in the second half of the nineteenth century in Britain for industrial buildings,[4] but is rare for pubs. Opened in 1876[2] or 1877,[3] it originally served the adjacent Rosebush railway station on the Maenclochog Railway, which opened in 1876. Both were built as part of the development of a local slate quarry by businessman Edward Cropper.[3] The railway station closed to passengers in 1937 but the pub stayed in business.[5]
In 2017, after the owners decided to sell, it was bought by a community group of local residents and other shareholders. The scheme was promoted by actor Rhys Ifans, who was born locally.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ "Tafarn Sinc". Visit Pembrokeshire. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ a b Harries, Robert. "The Welsh country pub that nearly closed down but is now being run by group with shareholders around the world". WalesOnline. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ a b c Lloyd, Thomas; Orbach, Julian; Scourfield, Robert (2004). The Buildings of Wales: Pembrokeshire. New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press. p. 378. ISBN 0300101783.
- ^ David, Miles. "History of Corrugated Iron". World Archaeology. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ "Disused Stations: Rosebush Station". Disused Stations. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ "Rhys yn cefnogi Tafarn Sinc". BBC Cymru Wales. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ Mosalski, Ruth. "Hollywood star Rhys Ifans backs campaign to save iconic pub". WalesOnline. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
