The government has announced cathedrals across England will receive almost £5 million for urgent repair work on the buildings.

22 cathedrals will fix leaking roofs, repair stained glass, and replace stonework after being awarded grants from the First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund.

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Visiting Gloucester Cathedral, Culture Secretary Sajid Javid said: "We are ensuring these magnificent buildings are preserved for future generations so they continue to serve their communities and congregations.

"This fund is just one part of the Government's preparations to ensure the UK is ready to remember and mark the heroic sacrifice so many made a century ago."

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