The Anglican cathedral in the heart of Christchurch has become a forlorn, desolate tomb; felled by a destructive double-act of God. The massive earthquake of 4 September was the first blow which no doubt weakened it; the killer blow came in the form of the latest quake. At the time of writing no one knows exactly how many are buried beneath its fallen bell tower and spire. But already there are the triumphant proclamations from the city mayor, Bob Parker, and the dean of the cathedral, Peter Beck, that it should be, and will be, rebuilt and restored to its former glory.
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