Church maintenance award finalist, St James' Church, Little Paxton
First published on: 21st November 2023St James' Church, Little Paxton was listed as one of twelve finalists in the maintenance awards from the National Churches Trust.
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St James' Church, Little Paxton was listed as one of twelve finalists in the maintenance awards from the National Churches Trust.
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