Another heritage group calls for masterpiece to be saved

A SECOND national heritage group is backing a campaign to stop 'a rare and beautiful' piece of art from being destroyed.

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A fresh application has been made for the work to be listed as council-contracted bulldozers are poised to rip down the building in which it is housed next month. It comes after new expert opinion says it can be salvaged.

Coun Hannah Robinson-Smith, lead member for culture, heritage, equalities, sports and leisure at Salford council, insists they are not 'dismissing' the value and integrity of the work, but says the cost of saving it could be as much as £400,000.