Difference between revisions of "The Sheldonian Theatre [Oxford] (Q8442)"
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Theatre building in Oxford, United Kingdom, opened in 1669
- The Sheldonian Theatre
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| English | The Sheldonian Theatre [Oxford] | Theatre building in Oxford, United Kingdom, opened in 1669 |
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51°45'15.480"N, 1°15'18.072"W
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Built 1664-1668 by Christopher Wren, from funds donated by the Archbishop of Canterbury and Chancellor of the University of Oxford, Gilbert Sheldon (1598-1677). Used as a secular venue for the principal meetings and public ceremonies by the University. Also used for congresses and classical music recitals. Capacity: 800 seats (concert seating) to 1000 seats (conference seating). (English)
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1669
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1669
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