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"As a parish, as the vicar of the parish and as parishioners, we're custodians of the whole church," said Archdeacon David Pierpoint.

Black parishioners make up half of his congregation, he said.

Churches around the country are focussing on a gospel story of hope defying darkness, but this year with an unusually troubled backdrop, local clergy are hearing frustration from parishioners.

A legacy from a parishioner enabled St Mary-le-Tower to renovate and restore the part of Tower House, which is now the base for the Song School.

Now the stuff of legend among fans, the scene involves Father Chris demanding to know his parishioners' favourite sandwiches.