of the artist Atkinson Grimshaw who was the father of the first cathedral choir master, Arthur E. Grimshaw. Current building The current cathedral was designed in the Arts and Crafts Gothic Revival style by John Henry Eastwood (1843–1913), a Leeds-born and London-based architect with previous experience in designing church buildings, much work was also carried out by his assistant, Sydney Kyffin Greenslade (1866–1955). The layout of the cathedral incorporated no wings, in order to accommodate it on the small site. Building work began in the autumn of 1901 and the cathedral opened in 1904. After renovation in the cathedral (2005–2006) relics of English Catholic martyrs, Blessed Peter Snow and Ralph Grimston, were placed in the altar. Building The cathedral is small in size due to its restricted site. The cathedral has an aisled nave and chancel under a continuous roof with narrow transepts and chapels. There is a chapter house and presbytery. It is built of Weldon stone with Ketton stone details. The west front has a tall gable between large buttresses that end in Gothic turrets. The western face has a large ornate crucifix sculpture. The northern face has mock-Georgian elements to it, including leaded bay windows. The church has a small tower to the north west corner, from which the flag of the Vatican City is flown. The interior has a conventional layout, with rows of pews facing towards the altar, there are two rows of stone pillars set along each side. The ceiling has a barrelled shape, with only a faint apex. Organs The 1904 organ by Norman and Beard was restored and enlarged in 2010 by Klais Orgelbau. It has seven divisions and 55 ranks. The cathedral also houses a chamber organ. This small box organ was manufactured by Peter Collins in 1992. It is a portable instrument and is usually located between the choir stalls in the Sanctuary. It is in daily use to accompany Gregorian chant. See also Grade II* listed buildings in Leeds Listed buildings in Leeds (City and Hunslet Ward - northern area) References Bibliography External links Leeds Cathedral website Roman Catholic churches in Leeds Roman Catholic churches completed in 1904 Grade II* listed cathedrals Grade II* listed churches in Leeds Roman Catholic Diocese of Leeds Gothic Revival architecture in Leeds 20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in the United Kingdom Roman Catholic cathedrals in England