Community rallies to save historic church in heart of Aigburth

NewsLiverpool NewsAigburthThe 200-year-old church faces an uncertain future04:00, 22 Jul 2026Heritage campaigners, musicians and the local community have come together to safeguard the future of a unique parish church in South Liverpool. St Michael-in-the-Hamlet is a Grade I Listed building and was described by eminent architectural historian, Quentin Hughes as being “virtually a museum of early 19th century cast iron architecture.”‌Built and designed by foundry owner John Cragg in 1815, its Listing citation recognises the Aigburth church as “one of the earliest and most thorough uses of industrial materials in a major building.” However, the church’s future is now under severe threat pending a decision on an application for additional funding from the National Heritage Lottery Fund for es