Catholics in Wigan are fighting plans to close a historic church, amid dismay that a lifeline offered by traditionalist group has been rejected.
The pride of Wigan
Catholic architectural heritage

The deeply raked gallery of St Mary’s, which was completed in Regency Gothic style in 1818.
PHOTOS: ALEX RAMSAY
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