Bethany Baptist Church
120th Anniversary
Exhibition
In 2017 Bethany Chapel celebrates 120 years of
Christian worship in Six Bells.
As part of our celebrations we are putting together an exhibition on the history of the Chapel
Did you used to come to Bethany Sunday School as a child?
Were you dedicated, married or baptised in Bethany?
Do you remember the Whitsun walks?
Do you remember any of the families at Bethany ?
Do you have any funny stories ?
We would love to see any photos or memorabilia you have. We can scan precious photos or certificates and let you have them back straight away. Would you be willing to write down your memories of Bethany, or we could record you talking about your memories?
if you have any memories to share, please contact Hywel or Hazel Clatworthy, Church Secretary on
See also pictures at :-
We have already had some photos in can do you know any more about them ?
The Norton family of Six Bells, the Minister is Rev Chas C Harding
The Norton Family of Six Bells
One of the 3 Norton girls probably Elsie Norton
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Thora's Gran was Elizabeth Mary Morris (nee Lewis) , she was great friends with Mrs Norton, we have two lovely photos of them, out with their Bethany family ..
The picture below has Earnest Carter Bridgend as the photographer
Here the girls are going for a paddle
This photo was taken in the garden of Lancaster street, in the background are the five houses of lower Lancaster street.
In the picture is
Elizabeth Mary Morris with Mr and Mrs Norton
Thora's Gran with her brothers wife Mary Lewis possibly in Blaenavon
In welsh costume
Bethany Paperweight
1976 A dedication
Thanks again to Jonathan Davies for this ...
Thanks to Jonathan Davies for this great shot of the fete float
Abertillery Carnival Float (Wedding Days) - 1987
