 A £3 million refurbishment of the crypt was completed in 2009 and was officially re-opened on 1 May that year by the Duke of Gloucester.The refurbishment included new east and west approaches, archive provision, rewiring and new lighting, catering facilities, a new chancel, new toilets and revamped exhibitions.Built by J. W. Walker and Sons, the organ was completed only two days before the opening of the cathedral in 1967.