The work was funded by a grant from NH and carried out in partnership with HE.

Ms Wilson said NH were “so pleased we could provide funding to support the restoration of this important building”, which was “a piece of the area’s fascinating history”.

HE architect Peter Barlow said it had been a “pleasure” to work on the “magnificent building”.

“The specialist heritage skills that have been employed here, including the repair of the intricate terracotta tiles and the gilded wall mosaics, have produced first class results,” he added.

Father Mambu said the work would have a “huge impact for both the church and the local community”.

“We really appreciate the generosity and the commitment for helping us to achieve our goals,” he said.

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