A stained glass window at the All Saints Anglican Cathedral has received much-needed refurbishment to make sure it survives in the future.
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The stained glass window, which portrays the Biblical figure of Daniel, had been taken away for re-leading, which is required as the lead deteriorates over time.
Finglina Studios' Michael Robinson explained that pollution from vehicles and sunlight eats away at the lead, which connects the various stained glass pieces.
"Glass lasts forever but the heat from the sun softens the lead and the glass will fall out if it's not looked after," he said.
"It depends where the window is located, but the lead can last for 100 years."
The window was remade and reset for the current Cathedral, which was built in the 1960s.
Friends of All Saints Cathedral president Jenny Woodhart said events had been held over the years to raise funds for the restoration of the glass stained windows.
"We've held fundraisers like dinner, high teas, concerts and even a talk with glass historian Bronwyn Hughes," she said.
Stained glass windows were popular in church buildings in the Middle Ages because many people couldn't read so the artwork served as a visual aid for Bible stories.