Church of All Saints, St Thomas, Swansea, Glamorgan

Diocese of Swansea & Brecon     (formerly: St Davids)

N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.

Site OS Grid Ref: SS66429410

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Church (Anglican)

Church built 1842-5 to serve the new industrial communities of the Kilvey Hill area, also known in the nineteenth century as Foxhole. The Church of All Saints was enlarged 1868-9 by R.K. Penson, including the addition of the south aisle and the new east end, which was remodelled again in 1883.

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People associated with this site
   as architect: R. K. Penson


Artworks at this site:
  Christ with Chalice Christ with Chalice
about 1859
Church of All Saints, St Thomas, Swansea
east wall of the chancel
  St David and St Illtud    from    Saints St David and St Illtud
from Saints

firm/studio: J. Wippell & Co. Ltd
about 1918
Church of All Saints, St Thomas, Swansea
east wall of the sanctuary apse
  Christ Teaching in the Synagogue at Nazareth Christ Teaching in the Synagogue at Nazareth
probably 1860s or 70s
Church of All Saints, St Thomas, Swansea
east wall of the south aisle
  The Crucifixion and Ascension The Crucifixion and Ascension
firm/studio: James Powell & Sons
designer: Henry Casolani
about 1868
Church of All Saints, St Thomas, Swansea
south wall of the south aisle
  Christ with Children Brought by their Mothers and the Raising of Tabitha Christ with Children Brought by their Mothers and the Raising of Tabitha
designer: Henry Holiday
firm/studio: James Powell & Sons
about 1868
Church of All Saints, St Thomas, Swansea
south wall of the south aisle
  Angels Angels
1926
Church of All Saints, St Thomas, Swansea
south wall of the south aisle (baptistry)
  The Resurrection The Resurrection
about 1859
Church of All Saints, St Thomas, Swansea
west wall of the south aisle
  Christ Walking on the Water and Hauling in Fish Christ Walking on the Water and Hauling in Fish
probably twentieth century
Church of All Saints, St Thomas, Swansea
north wall of the nave
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