Campaign launched in bid to save windows at ancient Friarmere church
A campaign aims to raise £7,000 to repair St Thomas’ Window at Heights Chapel in Friarmere, near Delph, due to damage from its exposed hillside location and age. The window is a significant cultural and historical feature, having appeared in films like "A Monster Calls" and "Jamaica Inn." The Churches Conservation Trust is overseeing the restoration, which will be done by specialist craftsmen to preserve its heritage value.
A £7,000 fundraising campaign has launched to save St Thomas’ Window at Heights Chapel in Friarmere, where wind and age have damaged the historic landmark that gazes across the Pennine hills.
The exposed hillside chapel, which marked its 250th anniversary in June 2018, needs urgent repairs to the stained glass that has formed the backdrop to major film productions including “A Monster Calls” starring Liam Neeson, Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones and Lewis MacDougall, and the classic “Jamaica Inn”.
The Churches Conservation Trust aims to restore the window’s integrity while preserving both its artistic value and spiritual significance to the community. Skilled craftsmen who specialise in historic glass will carry out the delicate restoration work with utmost respect for the chapel’s heritage.
Community members and cultural heritage supporters can contribute to the campaign, with every donation bringing the trust closer to protecting this piece of local history for future generations.
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