 The grants will pay of essential repairs |
Three London cathedrals are to share a �60,000 grant from English Heritage towards repair and maintenance work. They are Southwark Cathedral, St George's Cathedral in Southwark, south London, and Westminster Cathedral.
The funding is part of �1m in hand-outs from English Heritage to 25 cathedrals around the country.
Since the funding scheme for cathedrals was launched in 1991, some �41m has been spent on some of England's most historic buildings.
Southwark Church of England Cathedral is receiving �26,000 to improve fire protection and safety.
Westminster Roman Catholic Cathedral will spend its �14,000 grant on structural surveys to enable effective future repairs.
St George's Roman Catholic Cathedral will spend its �20,000 funding on roof repairs.
Patrick Pugh, of English Heritage, said: "London's cathedrals are among its greatest architectural and cultural treasures.
"It is essential that the fabric of these magnificent buildings is kept in good repair."
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