St Thomas' Church, Blackpool facts for kids

St Thomas' Church is a church located on Caunce Street in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican church, which means it belongs to the Church of England. It serves as a parish church, a local church for a specific area.

History of St Thomas' Church

St Thomas' Church was built between 1930 and 1932. It was designed by Henry Paley, a famous architect from Lancaster. He worked for a well-known architectural firm called Austin and Paley.

The church was built using bricks and decorated with stone. Its windows feature designs from two styles of English Gothic architecture: Decorated and Perpendicular. These styles are known for their beautiful stone patterns in the windows, called tracery.

The original plan for the church was very grand, but only part of it was finished. Builders completed the east end of the church and about three and a half sections of the main hall (called the nave) and side aisles. Because it was never fully completed, some people describe it as a "stump of a church."

St Thomas' Church Today

Even though it wasn't fully built, St Thomas' Church is still a busy and active place of worship today. It follows the Evangelical tradition within the Church of England.

The main priest, or vicar, who leads the church is the Reverend David O’Brien. The church continues to be an important part of the local community in Blackpool.

See also

• List of ecclesiastical works by Austin and Paley (1916–44)