Some
Facts and Figures about Our Church Building
The
driving force and inspiration was provided by 
Father
Philip Cleary
Father
Philip ClearyThe
main stained glass windows were designed by Patrick Pollen and made of
French antique glass. Click on the small pictures to see more details..
The
font
was designed by Malcolm Pollard - click on the picture for more
details..
was designed by Malcolm Pollard - click on the picture for more
details..The foundation stone for the Church of St. Thomas More was laid on October 27th 1966.
The Architect was Mr. Norman of Saunders & Son.
The main contractors were Garlicks Ltd.
Over 9000 square feet of plywood were used to make up the ceiling - which is made up of inverted pyramids to break up the sounds and prevent echo.
285,000
bricks were used to build the walls.
There
is seating for 841 people:- 578 in the main body of the church
. 179 in the gallery. 84 in the side chapel
130,000
tiles were used on the floor