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Described at
The Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford
arthurlloyd.co.uk →Arthur Lloyd.co.uk The Music Hall and Theatre History Site Dedicated to Arthur Lloyd, 1839 - 1904. The Sheldonian Theatre Oxford was erected between 1664 to 1669, and was the first major design by Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723). It was funded by Gilbert Sheldon, Warden of All Souls College and later Archbishop of Canterbury. The name and design of the building derives from the Roman theatre of Marcellus, which was open to the sky. The original roof of the auditorium spanned 70 feet (21.34 metres) by 80 feet (24.38 metres) by an ingenious construction of various timbers, trusses, and cross over beams, supported only by braces and screws, there being no supporting columns. It is the principal assembly room of the University, and holds regular meetings of the body of the resident Masters of Arts who control the University affairs. The Sheldonian is made available for hire for musical recitals and similar events and the building is also open, circumstances permitting, for those wishing to visit for historical,or architectural purposes. If you have any more information or images for this Theatre that you are willing to share please Contact me .
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- theatre building
- Named after
- Gilbert Sheldon
- Field of work
- letterpress printing
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Located in
- Oxford
- Owned by
- University of Oxford
- Location
- Oxford
- Image
- The Sheldonian from across Broad Street.jpg
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- described at URL
- www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/OxfordTheatres/SheldonianTheatreOxford.htm
- Commons category
- Sheldonian Theatre
- architect
- Christopher Wren
- Commons gallery
- Sheldonian Theatre
- inception
- 1669-00-00
- OS grid reference
- SP5152106443
- described by source
- The Nuttall Encyclopædia
- associated electoral district
- Oxford West and Abingdon
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