“哥顿修道院绝对是一笔无价的历史遗产!”——1996年随丈夫迁入曼彻斯特东部社区的艾莲·格里菲斯(Elaine Griffiths)被那座宏伟的哥特式建筑震撼。然而她很快发现一个可悲的事实:年久失修已使修道院病入膏肓,在大多数人眼里它毫无价值。她觉得这种情况必须改变,于是创立了圣弗朗西斯与哥顿修道院信托,开始了艰难的拯救计划。 “The Gordon Convent is an absolute priceless legacy!” - Elaine Griffiths, who moved into her community in eastern Manchester with her husband in 1996, was shocked by the magnificent Gothic architecture. However, she quickly discovered the sad truth: Disreputableness has condemned the monastery for years, and in most people’s eyes it is worthless. She felt the situation had to change, so she founded the trust of St. Francis and Gordon Monastery and started a difficult rescue plan.