The Sheldonian Theatre was erected in 1664-8 to a design by Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723) from funds donated by Gilbert Sheldon (1598-1677). In 1994 the Theatre was described by the European Commission as "one of the architectural jewels of Oxford". Its purpose was to provide an appropriate secular venue for the principal meetings and public ceremonies of the University, and this remains its purpose today.
Many of the photos in the slideshow were taken from the tower of the theatre. The view was spectacular and well worth the many narrow steps we had to take to get there.
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
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Good for people to know.
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