Debating Society
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Growth of debating societies in Welsh chapels in the 19th century.
This clip explores a growing trend in the 19th century for men to remain after service in Welsh chapels and debate the issues of the day in a development reflecting the growing use of chapels for secular uses.
From:
Bread of Heaven A Non Conformist People
First broadcast
:
07 December 2004
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 11-14
Subject : History
Topic : Industrial Wales and Britain
Keywords : Chapels, History of religion,
Notes : Can use in study of the history of religion in Wales.
