A church in North Shields has launched a campaign to appeal for £30,000 in order to make essential repairs to its large tower, which has been standing for almost all of its 355 year existence.
Christ Church on Preston Road has been stood at the centre of the town for over 300 years, making it one of the oldest buildings in North Tyneside.
The building was consecrated on July 5th 1668, with the tower and six bells being added in 1788, and first rung for the official birthday of Queen Charlotte on January 18th.
