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Derelict Edge Lane church could be given second lease of life
A LANDMARK Liverpool church which has lain derelict since a bid to renovate it fell through could be given a second lease of life.
St Cyprian’s church, in Edge Lane, once had a thriving congregation but numbers dwindled over the years.
It is now surrounded by the remains of demolished houses.
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Today, these photos taken inside show original features lying broken on the ground, the organ almost smashed in two and masonry falling from the walls.
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Liverpool heritage campaigners said it was disgraceful the 19th-century building – in the heart of the Kensington New Deal regeneration zone, which was chaired by the Bishop of Liverpool James Jones – should have been left to fall into ruin.
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But the Anglican diocese hit back, slamming “lobby groups who stand on the sidelines making demands†but coming up with no financial help.
It said it was in talks with a company which specialises in restoring historic buildings, but would not confirm whether the building would reopen as a church.
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1.
Derelict Edge Lane church could be given second lease of life
A LANDMARK Liverpool church which has lain derelict since a bid to renovate it fell through could be given a second lease of life.
St Cyprian’s church, in Edge Lane, once had a thriving congregation but numbers dwindled over the years.
It is now surrounded by the remains of demolished houses.
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Today, these photos taken inside show original features lying broken on the ground, the organ almost smashed in two and masonry falling from the walls.
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Liverpool heritage campaigners said it was disgraceful the 19th-century building – in the heart of the Kensington New Deal regeneration zone, which was chaired by the Bishop of Liverpool James Jones – should have been left to fall into ruin.
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But the Anglican diocese hit back, slamming “lobby groups who stand on the sidelines making demands†but coming up with no financial help.
It said it was in talks with a company which specialises in restoring historic buildings, but would not confirm whether the building would reopen as a church.
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Thanks for reading Oldskool
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