[1] The congregation started in 1878 when a few people left the Old Baptist Chapel in Castle Street, dissatisfied with the liturgy there.

Although several men who preached at the Tin Chapel were asked to become pastor, none of them accepted the call and the ministry was carried on by visiting preachers.

[4] Due to the enclosed nature of the site most light enters the chapel through a large dormer window above the front door.

Born into a Christian home at Studley in Wiltshire, he was brought into concern for his soul early in life.

In 1925 Mr. Wiltshire accepted a call to the pastorate at Bethel, expressing a desire to remain in his post until death.