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St Thomas Church, Swansea

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The church was designated a Grade II listed building in February 2004. The church also has a tall
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The church hall of St Thomas Church, also used as a food bank and a cafe called the "Spire Cafe".
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at 196 ft (60 m) tall making it one of the tallest buildings in Swansea.
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and is the only church in Swansea to operate a 24/7 congregation and
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The church was originally built in 1842–45 to serve the growing
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St Thomas Church, Swansea is located in Swansea
51°37′19″N 3°55′41″W / 51.622°N 3.928°W / 51.622; -3.928
Swansea
Wales
Denomination
Church in Wales
24/7 open
parish church
food bank
Dedication
Saint Thomas
Architect(s)
Grenfell family
Maesteg House
Church
Style
Early English style
Province
Wales
Diocese
Swansea and Brecon
Deanery
Parish
parish church
St Thomas
Swansea
listed building
food bank

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