The building work was finally completed, seven years later in 1955. Albert Herbert was the architect and he oversaw the original west end being replaced by a straight west end as well as the transepts and a crossing tower being built.
After seven years of work, the building was completed in 1955. Architect Albert Herbert oversaw the changes made to the original west end, including its replacement with a straight west end, along with the addition of transepts and a crossing tower.