Historic houses · South Wales
Guildhall, Swansea
Also known as: Guildhall, Abertawe
Guildhall, Swansea — a Grade I-listed historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Guildhall, Swansea is a Grade I-listed building in wales-south, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Guildhall (Welsh: Guildhall Abertawe) is one of the main office buildings of the City and County of Swansea Council. The Guildhall complex, which includes the City Hall, Brangwyn Hall (concert hall) and the County Law Courts for Swansea, is a Grade I listed building.
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Background
History
The building was commissioned to replace the old Swansea Guildhall. The site selected for the building had previously formed part of Victoria Park. The foundation stone for the building was laid on 4 May 1932. The design envisaged a building finished in white Portland stone, and included a 48 metres art deco clock-tower, making it a landmark. The clock-tower featured the prow of a Viking longship, jutting out on each side as a reminder of Sweyn Forkbeard, thought to be the founder of Swansea. The council chamber used panelling made of Australian walnut and columns 22 feet high. Percy Thomas won the Bronze Medal for Architecture from the Royal Institute of British Architects for his work in…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6140, -3.9604
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Uplands
- Postcode
- SA1 4PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swansea West
- Established
- 1934
- Official site
- www.brangwyn.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5615883 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Swansea Guildhall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Guildhall, Swansea?
- Guildhall, Swansea is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA1 4PE), in the parish of Uplands.
- When was Guildhall, Swansea built?
- Built or established in 1934.
- Who owns Guildhall, Swansea?
- Guildhall, Swansea is owned by City and County of Swansea Council.
- Is Guildhall, Swansea a listed building?
- Guildhall, Swansea is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- How do I get to Guildhall, Swansea?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA1 4PE. It sits within the Swansea West parliamentary constituency.