St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Bradford-on-Avon, Victorian Roman Catholic church in Bradford-on-Avon, England
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church is a Victorian place of worship occupying the first floor of a stone structure in Bradford-on-Avon. The building showcases a four-stage tower crowned with an onion-shaped dome, while the interior features exposed stone walls and a curved ceiling that extends across the worship space.
The building was designed by architect Thomas Fuller in 1854 and originally functioned as Bradford-on-Avon Town Hall. It was converted into a Catholic church in 1955 and has served this purpose since that transformation.
The congregation gathers here for regular worship in what was once the town's main council chamber, surrounded by large mullion windows that frame views of Church Street. The spacious interior with its curved ceiling reflects its original civic purpose while serving its current religious function.
Entry to the building involves ascending a substantial flight of steps from the main entrance to reach the worship space. Visitors should be aware that accessing the elevated location requires some physical effort, particularly for those with mobility concerns.
Thomas Fuller, the architect who designed this building, went on to become Canada's Chief Dominion Architect and designed the Parliament Building in Ottawa. His work here reflects the architectural approach that would define his international career.
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