It is one of Manchester's oldest buildings, but it was almost lost forever.
In the early hours of March 15, 2016, an arsonist high on drink and drugs torched the Grade II listed Wythenshawe Hall before leaving it to burn. As flames ripped through the building, helpless volunteers and residents could only watch on in horror.
It took more than 50 firefighters two days to eventually bring the blaze under control. Although they managed to save the building from complete destruction, it sustained an estimated £5.2 million worth of damage to its entrance hall, roof, the first and second floors.
