The church was designed by Sir Albert Richardson K.C.V.O., F.R.I.B.A., F.S.A. who was a leading architect, teacher and writer during the first half of the 20th century. He was Professor of Architecture at University College London, and a President of the Royal Academy. The interior recalls the hull of an upturned boat and the east end is dominated by a magnificent tapestry of Christ in Glory, worked in applique by David Holt.
Incumbents of St Cuthbert's Church
Date of Institution |
Incumbent |
Patron |
1957-1978 |
Hamilton Thompson |
Bishop of Ripon |
1980-1986 |
Robin Mann |
Bishop of Ripon |
1987-1995 |
Kenneth Tibbo |
Bishop of Ripon |
1996-2001 |
Clement Upton |
Bishop of Ripon & Leeds |
2002-2007 |
Elizabeth Varley |
Bishop of Ripon & Leeds |
2008 - 2013 |
Jan Kearton |
Bishop of Ripon & Leeds |
2014 - |
Andrew Cromarty | Bishop of Leeds |