2017

SP5106 : Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford

taken 9 years ago, near to Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

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Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford
Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, this is the venue for the University's degree ceremonies.
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.

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SP5106, 4329 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Christopher Hilton   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 5 May, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 16 August, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 5152 0642 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:45.2466N 1:15.3020W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SP 5152 0641
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