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The Fight to Save the Church<\/h4>\n

In 2007, St Peter\u2019s faced imminent closure. The church building had fallen into (expensive) disrepair, and the congregation had dwindled.<\/p>\n

However, the local community, The Argus and a committed group of congregants successfully campaigned to save the church, preserving the building for future generations to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Public Protest against Church Closure<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI cannot believe they are even contemplating demolishing this church, it would be an absolute travesty! It just beggars belief that preserving every bit of British heritage is not a number one priority. Have we learnt nothing from the past, just look around at the modern eyesores from today\u2019s \u2018architects\u2019 I rest my case!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Caroline, 04\/01\/2008 mybrightonandhove.org.uk<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]

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Jean Calder and her daughter Clare who had been instrumental in the campaign to save St Peter’s copyright Jean Calder<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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