Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford by Staticon
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Description
This is the Sheldonian Theatre which was built in 1664-8.
It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723) and funded by a donation from Gilbert Sheldon (1598-1677) who it is named after.
It was built to provide an appropriate venue for the principal meetings and public ceremonies of the University of Oxford, and is still used for this purpose today.
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Original Photograph 25-Feb-2009
Comments (8)
MrsRatbag
Excellent capture of this really cool building!
auntietk
That would be something to see in person. Wonderful image!
Markintosh
A very appropriate use of stone.
dhama
Did that actually have a dome Kev, I cannot remember. A very nice architectual shot.
durleybeachbum
Super shot.
timtripp
marvelous!
blinkings
I was just watching a movie called The Oxford Murders and noticed this beautiful place in one of the scenes!
mysnapz
Don't think you can pass this place without wanting to photograph it, living here makes some thing’s to familiar : )