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How old is St Andrew's Church?
While the story doesn't state its age, St Andrew's Church is described as 'historic', suggesting it has significant heritage value. Many city centre churches in the UK date back centuries, often undergoing various rebuilds and additions over time. Their destruction is a loss not just of a building, but of a piece of local history.
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