Tithe Wars

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Welsh opposition to the tithe in the 19th century.

History of the tithe in Wales - a tax paid by all to the Church of England. Analysis of Welsh opposition to it including a riot in Denbigh in 1887and the role of Lloyd George in changing the law.
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 Christianity, Religion in Wales, Tithe, Tithe wars, David Lloyd George, Denbigh

Notes : This clip can be used in work on Lloyd George, the history of Denbigh tithing and study of the tithe wars.


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