Conservation related articles
Applications for grants to fund the conservation of special objects such as stained glass, paintings, bells, organs and clocks in churches are open from today as part of an expanded £5 million scheme administered by the Church of England.
The Diocese of Salisbury becomes the Church of England's first Eco Diocese.
The Church of England has awarded £9 million to dioceses for repairs and specialist advice to parishes, it was announced today.
The restoration of an early 20th century church clock has brought joy to a parish after it was silent for more than 15 years.
A baptismal font dating back to the Middle Ages has been restored and repaired more than 80 years after it was destroyed by German bombers during the Second World War.