Valley Chapels

Bridgend

2023

During the 17th to 19th centuries, Wales saw a surge of nonconformity with the rejection of Anglican Church doctrines, giving rise to new denominations ingrained in Welsh communities.

Valley Chapels

The enduring legacy of nonconformity is represented by Wales' 6,427 chapels, a remarkable cultural and social heritage that offered hope and respite from the hardship of the Valleys' industrialisation.

Valley Chapels

With declining congregations, many chapels now sit vacant and at risk, often sold for conversion at private auction where unsympathetic work strips away their distinctive spirit and character.

Valley Chapels

This isn't the only way. Initiate and Bridgend CBC have explored alternative, sustainable futures that celebrate heritage, character and place with sensitive, furniture-like insertions facilitating a range of new uses.

Valley Chapels

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