The Prince of Wales visited the former synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil which the Foundation for Jewish Heritage is restoring as part of a long-term project to create a Welsh Jewish Heritage Centre.

He was shown around the Grade II-listed site last Friday by leaders of the foundation and conservation architect Ashley Davies. They told him about the history of the Merthyr Jewish community and the heritage centre plans.

The Prince also viewed images of the building’s interior when it served as a shul and artist impressions of the proposed heritage centre.

At the conclusion of the visit, he was presented with a lino print of the building.

Chair of the foundation Dame Helen Hyde said: “The synagogue represents a flagship project for the foundation. We have an exciting vision for the future of the building which we were thrilled to share with the Prince”.