"You only get one chance to protect our history, because once it's gone it really is gone"

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Minister says it's important government gets it right when protecting landmarks

"You only get one chance to protect our history, because once it's gone it really is gone," according to the environment, food and agriculture minister.

It's as thirteen landmarks around the Island were given protected status earlier this week.

They range from viaducts and buildings celebrating our railway heritage, to 12th century bridges and Manx parliamentary buildings.

Clare Barber says it's important government gets it right:

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