Doncaster Minster St George's

A place of worship has stood on this site for many centuries, possibly from the seventh century onwards. In Norman times a motte and bailey castle was built  where the minster now is. Nigel Fossard was the Lord of the Manor of Doncaster.

In 1204 a massive fire devastated much of Doncaster and a church was built on the present site. It was a large church and it was built in the perpendicular style.

On February 28th 1853 there was another fire. This great fire destroyed the mediaeval church and so plans were laid to rebuild it.

Sir George Gilbert Scott, architect, was chosen to design the new building. His plan resulted in the fine Victorian Gothic revival church which we can still marvel at today. It was consecrated in 1858.

On 17th June 2004 the Lord Bishop of Sheffield, Jack Nicholls, inaugurated the church as a Minster.

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The Minster tower is 170 feet high. It contains eight bells and was built by the company involved in building Big Ben at Westminster in London.

The sanctuary was decorated in 1868. The shafts are Spanish marble .

The stained glass windows are excellent examples from many firms who excelled in their craft during Victorian times.

In the Forman Chapel is the font, made from Cornish Serpentine stone standing on a Minton tile floor. The reredos is of carved marble with alabaster figures showing the Crucifixion and 4 Evangelists.

The pulpit is claimed to be the largest in England except for St Paul's and Westminster in London.

Doncaster Choral Society performing at Doncaster Minster