Bethania, Baptist Chapel, Maesteg,
Design by the architect Williams Beddoe Rees for the rebuilding of the chapel in 1908. © Crown copyright RCAHMW
Every town and village in Wales has its chapels.They have had a significant role in the development of Welsh society. Their striking buildings - sometimes homely, sometimes extravagant oddities, but often magnificent - have contributed greatly to the appearance of the country. Today both congregations and buildings are in rapid decline.
Members of Capel celebrate the history and architecture of our chapels.We visit them to hear about their history and see their buildings. When they have to close we try to ensure that their records are kept safely and that their buildings are used sympathetically.
We are a voluntary society with over 300 membersat present in Wales, England, Scotland and the United States. We are always glad to welcome new members!
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Events
10/08/2012:
Eisteddfod Lecture
13/10/2012:
Capel Visit
11/05/2013:
Capel Visit
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Capeli - Chapels A new book of photographs of chapels throughout Wales.
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Canolfan Soar Canolfan Soar in Merthyr Tydfil is based in the former Soar Chapel, one of the largest chapels in Wales where Joseph Parry led y Gymanfa for many years. The building has recently been renovated after
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Eisteddfod Lecture The annual Capel lecture in the Eisteddfod this year will be on Friday 10 August 2012 at 11 a.m.
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