Growth of Non-Conformity

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Reasons for the growth of Methodism in Wales of the 1820s.

An exploration of the social factors that led to the growth of Non-conformist and Methodist styles of worship in Wales of the 1820s - including population growth, increasing industrialisation and evangelism.
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

Notes : Use to study the history of religion in Wales.Eg Why did people leave the Anglican Church in Wales? Was this only due to the tithe laws? What other factors were there? Did this split religion in Wales?

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