Move to repair crucifixion glass

The museum wants to repair a 2-inch (5cm) hole in the glass

A museum is trying to raise funds to repair a 150-year-old stained glass image of the crucifixion of Christ.

The window once formed part of St Mary's Church in the lost village of West Tofts in Norfolk.

West Tofts has been deserted since the area was taken over by the Ministry of Defence more than 60 years ago, but the church is still used for services.

Church authorities have loaned the window to the Stained Glass Museum in Ely, Cambs, where it is in storage.

The museum wants to repair a 2-inch (5cm) hole in the glass before putting it on display.

"The panel has a hole in it and until we can find some money to mend it we don't want to display it," said curator Susan Mathews.

"I guess we would need £400 or £500 to mend it. It would be nice to get it done because the panel has a very interesting history."