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Sheldonian Theatre Collection

The Sheldonian Theatre, located in the heart of Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: The Clarendon Building and Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Clarendon Building and Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: England, Oxfordshire, Oxford, Sheldonian Theatre

England, Oxfordshire, Oxford, Sheldonian Theatre

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Installation of Prince Leopold as Grand Master of the Oxfordshire Freemasons in the Sheldonian

Installation of Prince Leopold as Grand Master of the Oxfordshire Freemasons in the Sheldonian Theatre
1059160 Installation of Prince Leopold as Grand Master of the Oxfordshire Freemasons in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford (engraving) by Durand

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Oxford: The Sheldonian Theatre (engraving)

Oxford: The Sheldonian Theatre (engraving)
7192202 Oxford: The Sheldonian Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sheldonian Theatre)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Commemoration outside the Sheldonian Theatre (litho)

Commemoration outside the Sheldonian Theatre (litho)
7193811 Commemoration outside the Sheldonian Theatre (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commemoration outside the Sheldonian Theatre)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Conferring degrees in Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford (colour litho)

Conferring degrees in Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford (colour litho)
6010731 Conferring degrees in Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford (colour litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conferring degrees in Sheldonian Theatre)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Installation of Lord Curzon as Chancellor of Oxford University, 1907 (b / w photo)

Installation of Lord Curzon as Chancellor of Oxford University, 1907 (b / w photo)
5995804 Installation of Lord Curzon as Chancellor of Oxford University, 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Sample of printing done at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, on 25 May 1736 (engraving)

Sample of printing done at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, on 25 May 1736 (engraving)
6030386 Sample of printing done at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, on 25 May 1736 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Conferring Honorary Degrees on Statesmen at Oxford Commemoration (litho)

Conferring Honorary Degrees on Statesmen at Oxford Commemoration (litho)
1050769 Conferring Honorary Degrees on Statesmen at Oxford Commemoration (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: The Reception of Lady Dufferin at Oxford by the Vice-Chancellor (engraving)

The Reception of Lady Dufferin at Oxford by the Vice-Chancellor (engraving)
1062564 The Reception of Lady Dufferin at Oxford by the Vice-Chancellor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Sheldonian Theatre (photo)

Sheldonian Theatre (photo)
669143 Sheldonian Theatre (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheldonian Theatre)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Sir de Lacy Evans in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, 20 June (engraving)

Sir de Lacy Evans in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, 20 June (engraving)
2785425 Sir de Lacy Evans in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, 20 June (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir de Lacy Evans in the Sheldonian Theatre)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Tentanda via est qua me quoque possim Tollere humo, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1810

Tentanda via est qua me quoque possim Tollere humo, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1810
NCO190429 Tentanda via est qua me quoque possim Tollere humo, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1810 (etching, engraving, aquatint & w/c on paper) by Gillray

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Encaenia Procession, Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford (colour litho)

Encaenia Procession, Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford (colour litho)
3093924 Encaenia Procession, Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encaenia Procession, Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: The Oxford Commemoration, conferring the Degree of DCL upon the Prince of Wales in the Sheldonian

The Oxford Commemoration, conferring the Degree of DCL upon the Prince of Wales in the Sheldonian Theatre (engraving)
1588424 The Oxford Commemoration, conferring the Degree of DCL upon the Prince of Wales in the Sheldonian Theatre (engraving) by English School

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Sheldonian Theatre, Loggan, 1675 (engraving)

Sheldonian Theatre, Loggan, 1675 (engraving)
3631583 Sheldonian Theatre, Loggan, 1675 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheldonian Theatre, Loggan, 1675)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: The Old Clarendon Press and the Sheldonian Theatre (b / w photo)

The Old Clarendon Press and the Sheldonian Theatre (b / w photo)
3631333 The Old Clarendon Press and the Sheldonian Theatre (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Clarendon Press and the Sheldonian Theatre)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford (b / w photo)

Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford (b / w photo)
3627256 Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: 'Speak up, Sir!'A Reminiscence of Oxford Commemoration (engraving)

"Speak up, Sir!"A Reminiscence of Oxford Commemoration (engraving)
1053598 " Speak up, Sir!" A Reminiscence of Oxford Commemoration (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Speak up, Sir)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Broad Street, Oxford (colour photo)

Broad Street, Oxford (colour photo)
3094805 Broad Street, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Broad Street, Oxford. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Roof of the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford (engraving)

Roof of the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford (engraving)
5213162 Roof of the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roof of the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Sir C Wren, Architect)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: The Right Honourable W E Gladstone at Oxford, delivering the Romanes Lecture in the Sheldonian

The Right Honourable W E Gladstone at Oxford, delivering the Romanes Lecture in the Sheldonian Theatre (engraving)
1603661 The Right Honourable W E Gladstone at Oxford, delivering the Romanes Lecture in the Sheldonian Theatre (engraving) by Overend

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Sheldonian Theatre (engraving)

Sheldonian Theatre (engraving)
2800938 Sheldonian Theatre (engraving) by Bede, Cuthbert (1827-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheldonian Theatre. Illustration for The Further Adventures of Mr Verdant Green An Oxford)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: The Towers of Oxford from the Bell Tower of Magdalen, 1908 (litho)

The Towers of Oxford from the Bell Tower of Magdalen, 1908 (litho)
NCO309366 The Towers of Oxford from the Bell Tower of Magdalen, 1908 (litho) by New, Edmund Hort (1871-1931); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: The Installation of Oxford (engraving)

The Installation of Oxford (engraving)
1601853 The Installation of Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Installation of Oxford)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Sheldonian Theatre (colour photo)

Sheldonian Theatre (colour photo)
3095322 Sheldonian Theatre (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Frontispiece to Nicholas Amhursts 'Terrae-Filius', June 1726

Frontispiece to Nicholas Amhursts "Terrae-Filius", June 1726
Frontispiece to Nicholas Amhursts " Terrae-Filius", June 1726

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: The Convocation in the Theatre, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The Convocation in the Theatre, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Convocation in the Theatre, 1844. Degree ceremony in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford. Towards eleven o clock the procession entered the theatre

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: View of the Theatre, Printing House &c. Oxford, 1810. 1810

View of the Theatre, Printing House &c. Oxford, 1810. 1810
View of the Theatre, Printing House &c. Oxford, 1810

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Frontispiece to the Terrae Filius, 1808, (1827). Creator: Thomas Cook

Frontispiece to the Terrae Filius, 1808, (1827). Creator: Thomas Cook
Frontispiece to the Terrae Filius, 1808, (1827). The terrae filius, (son of the soil), was a satirical orator who spoke at public ceremonies at the University of Oxford

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: The Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, 1903

The Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, 1903. From Social England, Volume IV, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: The Sheldonian Theatre and Bodleian Library in the historic heart of Oxford - autumn morning with

The Sheldonian Theatre and Bodleian Library in the historic heart of Oxford - autumn morning with cirrus cloudscape

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: The Sheldonian Theatre by Christopher Wren, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

The Sheldonian Theatre by Christopher Wren, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: The Bridge of Sighs (Hertford Bridge) and the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford University

The Bridge of Sighs (Hertford Bridge) and the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833

Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833
KW189092 Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Installation of Prince Leopold as Grand Master of the Oxfordshire Freemasons in The

Installation of Prince Leopold as Grand Master of the Oxfordshire Freemasons in The
Installation of Prince Leopold as Grand Master of the Oxfordshire Freemasons in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Uk, 1876

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Cyclists passing the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Cyclists passing the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: The Clarendon Building, Bodleian Library and Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

The Clarendon Building, Bodleian Library and Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Wandering past the Sheldonian Theatre towards the Bodleian Library, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

Wandering past the Sheldonian Theatre towards the Bodleian Library, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Sheldonian Theatre and Clarendon Building, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Sheldonian Theatre and Clarendon Building, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Evening light on inscription on Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Evening light on inscription on Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: The Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, England, UK

The Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, England, UK

Background imageSheldonian Theatre Collection: Bridge of Sighs and the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Bridge of Sighs and the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK


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The Sheldonian Theatre, located in the heart of Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, stands as a magnificent testament to the rich history and grandeur of this esteemed university city. This iconic structure is not only an architectural marvel but also holds immense cultural significance. Built between 1664 and 1669 by Sir Christopher Wren, the Sheldonian Theatre was commissioned by Gilbert Sheldon, Archbishop of Canterbury at the time. Its design reflects classical influences with its stunning circular shape and elegant columns. Adjacent to it is another architectural gem - The Clarendon Building - which adds to the overall charm of this historic site. Throughout its existence, the Sheldonian Theatre has witnessed numerous momentous events that have shaped both local and national history. From installations of prominent figures like Prince Leopold as Grand Master of the Oxfordshire Freemasons to Lord Curzon as Chancellor of Oxford University in 1907, these ceremonies have left an indelible mark on this hallowed space. The theatre has also been a hub for academic achievements and intellectual discourse. It serves as a venue for conferring degrees upon deserving graduates during graduation ceremonies. The vibrant atmosphere within its walls resonates with excitement and pride as students embark on their new journeys armed with knowledge gained from one of the world's most prestigious educational institutions. Beyond academia, the Sheldonian Theatre has hosted various cultural events that celebrate artistry in all its forms. From commemorative gatherings honoring notable individuals to captivating performances showcasing music or theater productions – this versatile venue has seen it all. As you step into this historical landmark today, you can still feel echoes from centuries past reverberating through its corridors. Whether admiring engravings capturing moments such as Lady Dufferin's reception or observing lithographs depicting honorary degree conferrals on statesmen during Oxford Commemoration – each image encapsulates a unique chapter in time preserved within these walls. A visit to the Sheldonian Theatre offers more than just a glimpse into the past.