The Point, Cardiff facts for kids
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The Point in 2009
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 The Point, Cardiff
Location in Cardiff
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| Location | Cardiff |
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| Coordinates | 51°27′54″N 3°10′05″W / 51.465°N 3.168°W |
| Type | Music venue |
| Opened | 2003 |
| Closed | 2009 |
The Point was a popular music venue located in Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales. What made it unique was that it was built inside an old church called St Stephen's Church. It was a place where people could enjoy live music and dance at club nights.
The Church Building's Story
The building that became The Point started as a church. It was in an old area of Cardiff called Mount Stuart Square, which was once a busy place for merchants. The church, St Stephen's, was the main building in the square.
A person named E. M. Bruce Vaughan designed the church. It was built between 1900 and 1902. First, it was a small chapel for another church, St. Mary's. Later, in 1912, it became its own church parish and was named St. Stephen.
The church was built in a Gothic style, which means it looked like old medieval churches. Inside, it had a large open space called a nave with tall, pointed arches. Outside, it had a bell tower with a unique eight-sided spire.
In May 1975, the church building became a "Grade II listed building". This means it was recognized as an important historical building that needed to be protected. The church stopped being used for services in 1992.
From Church to Music Venue
After the church closed, the building was used as a community center and a theater until 2001. Then, new owners bought it. In 2003, they changed the old church into a modern place for live music and club nights.
During the changes, they made sure to keep many of the original parts of the building. This included the beautiful stained glass windows. The new venue had a stage, special lights, a sound system, and a projector. It became a well-known spot for music lovers.
Sadly, The Point announced it would close in early 2009. One of the main reasons was that neighbors complained about noise. This meant the venue had to spend a lot of money to make the building soundproof.
Many people were sad to see it go. The famous Welsh singer Cerys Matthews supported The Point. She said that playing there in 2006 was "one of the most memorable gigs I’ve ever played." She also mentioned that the sound was great and it felt very close to the audience. She believed Wales should not lose places like The Point.
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