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 The Sheldonian Theatre by evaanna
The Theatre featured in many films. Sir John Gielgud led an Encaenia procession here in 'Not a Penny More Not a Penny Less'. And once even a horse was allowed into the building to act in a court scene of 'The Lady and the Highwayman', a popular teleplay.
The shape of the building itself is modelled on the open-air Theatre of Marcellus in Rome. An architectural feat of the time, its 24 by 21 m roof is covered with an allegorical painting by Robert Streeter representing 'Truth descending on the Arts and Sciences'. The octagonal cupola, designed by Edward Blore, was added in 1831.
Another interesting element are the pillars with carved heads in front of the building. These have had to be replaced twice, once due to natural deterioration of the stone and the second time after having been daubed with paint by students. Not that they knew whose images they were defacing - nobody knows who these heads, each with a different beard, were supposed to represent. Some say philosophers, others the apostles and still others emperors.
References: David Parkinson 'Oxford at the Movies', 2003 Leave a Comment Address: Broad Street
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 Sheldonian Theatre by martin_nl
The Theatre is almost surrounded with sculptures of heads. These are anonymous figures and probably don't even represent anyone. They are amazingly detailed and worth checking out. Leave a Comment
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 by jo104
Surrounding the gate of the entrance to the Sheldonian are statues of Bearded Gentlemen as the guardians of the theatre they have been targeted by students giving them blue beards & various other brightly coloured paint.
I believe you can visit the theatre but it is currently undergoing renovation works. Cost is GBP2 check the website for opening times Leave a Comment
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 by Ginaravens
It is known here both for concert & conference & is available for hire - a prestigious place to hold such an event as a conference. As such, it seats 800 for concert, 1,000 for conference. A most beautiful & impressive piece of architecture. Leave a Comment Address: Broad Street, OxfordDirections: City Centre
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 by sourbugger
Despite this, the local council still see fit to put up the brown tourist signs directing you to the Sheldonian with two masks on it - indicating a playhouse theatre !
I've not ventured inside, but for a small fee you can admire what was the largest unsupported floor and a painted roof (although I think most of it is still undergoing restoration)
I was actually more impressed by the statues outside the rear of the Sheldonian which faces onto Broad street. i've been unable to find out what exactly they are supposed to be of. They certainly have a sort of comical quality about them. I believe they are often reffered to as the 'Twelve apostles'. I doubt that is true due to the fact that the Sheldonian has always been a secular building. Any offers ? Leave a Comment
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Theatre-Oxford-England by GroverdeanLeave a Comment
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Oxford by coceng
The first college was built in the 13th century & one of them was called 'university'.
Today, there are 39 colleges spreading over Oxford.
On the right side or rather at the end of Broad Street, you would see Sheldonian Theater.
It is The New College main public building.
It was built in 1667.
Infos :Admission : 1.50 pounds
Open : 10 am to 12.30 pm & 2 pm to 4.30 pm
Monday to Saturday Leave a Comment Directions: Broad Street...
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 The Twelve Caesars or Apostles by GwynethartLeave a Comment Address: Broad Street
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 View of Oxford by GwynethartLeave a Comment Address: Broad Street
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