Sheldonian Theatre
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The Sheldonian Theatre, in the centre of Oxford, England, was built from 1664 to 1669 after a design by Christopher Wren for the University of Oxford. The building is named after Gilbert Sheldon, Ward
South façade of the Sheldonian Theatre
Interior of the theatre
Ceiling fresco painted by Robert Streater
South façade
Christopher Wren
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Sir Christopher Wren was an English architect, astronomer, mathematician and physicist who is one of the most highly acclaimed architects in the history of England. Known for his work in the English B
Sheldonian Theatre
…The Sheldonian Theatre, in the centre of Oxford, England, was built from 1664 to 1669 after a design by Christopher Wren for the University of Oxford. The building is named after Gilbert Sheldon, Warden of All Souls College and later chancellor of the university. Sheldon…
Portrait of Sir Christopher Wren (1711)
Wadham College, Oxford, where Wren was a student in 1650–51
Christopher Wren's home in Hampton, UK. It is located opposite the Hampton Court Palace's main gate.
Wren, portrait c. 1690 by John Closterman