Swansea Guildhall

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.[1]

Guildhall
General information
LocationSwansea, Wales
AddressSwansea SA1 4PE
Coordinates51°36′51.00″N 3°57′37.00″W
Construction started1930
Completed1934
Inaugurated23 October 1934
Cost£300,000
OwnerCity and County of Swansea Council
Height48 metres (clock tower)
Design and construction
ArchitectSir Percy Thomas
Main contractorMessrs. E Turner & Sons Ltd
References
Listed Building – Grade I
Official nameSwansea Guildhall
Designated25 July 1994
Reference no.14594

History
The council chamber

The Guildhall, which was designed by architect Sir Percy Thomas in the Neoclassical style, was built on what was once part of Victoria Park. Construction began in 1930 and was completed in 1934, and the building was formally opened on 23 October of that year.[1] The building is finished in white Portland stone, and includes a tall art deco clock-tower, making it a landmark. Part of the clock-tower design features the prow of a Viking longboat, a reminder of Sweyn Forkbeard, thought to be the founder of Swansea.[2]

Before local government re-organisation in 1996 it was the headquarters for the former Swansea City Council.[3]

See also

References
  1. Cadw. "Swansea Guildhall (14594)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  2. Frith Book Company Ltd., ed. (2007-07-26). Swansea Pocket Album. Frith Book Company Ltd. ISBN 1-85937-717-3.
  3. "Swansea Guildhall celebrates 75 years". Wales online. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
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