The rooftops of Bethania

Introduction

The photograph on this page of The rooftops of Bethania by Eric Jones as part of the Geograph project.

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The rooftops of Bethania

Image: © Eric Jones Taken: 28 Sep 2007

Bethania is one of the original group of discrete early nineteenth century village settlements which in time merged to form the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. In the eighty years between 1801 and 1881, Blaena's population grew from 732 to 11,274. It has since declined to under 5,000. The early settlements however still retain their names and separate identity. Here, the local's loyalty is to Bethania first and Blaenau second. The same is true of the people of Manod, Congl-y-wal, Tan-y-grisiau etc. Some would argue that the name Blaenau Ffestiniog applies only to the commercial heart of the town.

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