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A council is aiming to safeguard the former Co Tyrone residence of the poet behind one of our most-loved hymns.
A motion calling for the preservation of Milltown House, where hymn writer Cecil Frances Alexander lived, has received the support of Derry City and Strabane councillors.
Mrs Alexander is best known for the hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful .
The Notice of Motion also called for the other buildings on the old Strabane Grammar School site at Liskey Road, Strabane, to be preserved as well as looking into the possibility of pursuing a Community Asset Transfer.
SDLP councillor Jason Barr brought the notice and explained to councillors: This has become very popular among the people of Strabane and the surrounding areas to preserve this site to keep it for tourism and community use.