Like all the plants growing near the door, I do like it was the greenery takes over abandoned places again. Shame though it’s been left to get to the state it’s in. I’m sure it was a nice chapel at one stage
Salem is a painting of 1908 by the English painter Sydney Curnow Vosper, depicting a scene within Capel Salem, a Baptist chapel in Pentre Gwynfryn, Gwynedd, Wales. It is noteworthy as a depiction of Welsh piety, the traditional Welsh national costume, and for a contentious belief that the devil is depicted within it. Mass reproductions throughout the early and mid 20th century ensured that the image became famous throughout Britain.
@bangordragon1 very interesting, I've just looked it up, the lady in the paiting her left elbow was said to be the devil, a face can be made out. This chapel may well be worth a visit sometime. :😀
Like all the plants growing near the door, I do like it was the greenery takes over abandoned places again. Shame though it’s been left to get to the state it’s in. I’m sure it was a nice chapel at one stage
Yeah, it's a shame, very interesting exploring these places and reading up on the history of the methodist chapel ect.
Is this the Capel Salem depicted in the painting.
Pentre Gwynfryn?
Keep up the good work. Very enjoyable. Thanks
No, this chapel is based in a little village called Arthog. In a painting? Thankyou :)
Salem is a painting of 1908 by the English painter Sydney Curnow Vosper, depicting a scene within Capel Salem, a Baptist chapel in Pentre Gwynfryn, Gwynedd, Wales. It is noteworthy as a depiction of Welsh piety, the traditional Welsh national costume, and for a contentious belief that the devil is depicted within it. Mass reproductions throughout the early and mid 20th century ensured that the image became famous throughout Britain.
@bangordragon1 very interesting, I've just looked it up, the lady in the paiting her left elbow was said to be the devil, a face can be made out. This chapel may well be worth a visit sometime. :😀