St. George's Church, Sheffield

Saint George's Church, located in Portobello, is a historic former Church of England parish church now repurposed as part of the University of Sheffield, serving as a lecture theatre and student housing. Built under the Church Building Act of 1818, Saint George's was the first of three Commissioners' churches constructed in Sheffield, alongside Saint Mary's Church, Bramall Lane, and the now-demolished Saint Philip's Church, Netherthorpe.

Designed by architects Woodhead and Hurst in the Perpendicular Gothic style, Saint George's Church is a notable example of Gothic Revival architecture. The building measures 122 feet (37 meters) in length and 67 feet (20 meters) in width, featuring a flat-ceilinged nave with six bays, a single-bay chancel, and a prominent 140-foot (43-meter) high tower. The church originally accommodated 380 people, with galleries extending along the north and south walls, and a two-tiered gallery at the west wall.

The foundation stone was laid on 19 July 1821, and the church was consecrated by Archbishop Vernon Harcourt on 29 June 1825. After serving the community for over a century, the church was declared redundant and closed in 1981. For several years, it stood unused until the University of Sheffield acquired and repurposed it in 1994, preserving its original form longer than any other Commissioners' church in Sheffield.

Today, Saint George's Church is a Grade II listed building, recognized for its architectural and historical significance. Since 2010, the church has also become known for being home to a breeding pair of peregrine falcons, with a nest box placed on its rooftop and a live stream webcam offering a view of these birds.