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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Chris Slater

The church everyone sees from the train – and how what's inside could produce our Olympians

For many people travelling into Manchester, it is one of the first things that greets them.

The spire of the stunning St Benedict's Church, which pierces the skyline of West Gorton and looms over the train line into Piccadilly Station.

What's inside is unknown to many - a sprawling indoor rock climbing facility which is leading in its field.

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