Large sections of the church, which was built in 1861, were destroyed in the arson attack, with the culprit sentenced a few months after the blaze. The hard work of the firefighters saw the main structure and brickwork of the Grade II-listed building saved, however, the roof and the interior were destroyed in the blaze.
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One of the first firefighters on the scene was Crew Manager Jack Jacobs:
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