2014

SP5106 : The Sheldonian Theatre

taken 12 years ago, near to Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

This is 1 of 11 images, with title The Sheldonian Theatre in this square
The Sheldonian Theatre
The Sheldonian Theatre
The Sheldonian Theatre

The Sheldonian Theatre, was built from 1664 to 1668 after a design by Christopher Wren for the University of Oxford. The building is named after Gilbert Sheldon, chancellor of the university at the time and the project's main financial backer. It is used for music concerts, lectures and university ceremonies.
The building is Grade I listed. LinkExternal link
Wikipedia: LinkExternal link

University of Oxford

The second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096.

Most undergraduate teaching at Oxford is organised around weekly tutorials at self-governing colleges and halls, supported by classes, lectures and laboratory work organised by University faculties and departments, the university is spread around the city.

More details at Wikipedia LinkExternal link
University website: LinkExternal link

Grade I and Category A listed buildings and structures

Grade I listed buildings and structures are of exceptional, even international importance. There are over 6,000 in the country. Only 2.5% of listed buildings are Grade I listed.
In Scotland the classification is Category A
Index: LinkExternal link


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SP5106, 4329 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
N Chadwick   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 22 February, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 12 May, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 5152 0644 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:45.2574N 1:15.3018W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 5156 0645
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West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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