The original two-storey building of the Garden Quadrangle was designed by Christopher Wren in 1664. The west side was added in 1682-85, and the south side in 1728. The top storey was added all round in 1802.
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The hustle and bustle of the pedestrianised Cornmarket Street in the centre of Oxford provides a dramatic contrast with the peace and quiet of the many quadrangles of the ancient Oxford colleges. The half-timbered building in the centre of the picture - now shared by a currency exchange and a coffee house - is one of Oxford's gems, though few people seem to have time to stop and look. The14th century building is the surviving half of one completed in about 1386 as the New Inn.
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The Sheldonian Theatre was built from 1664 to 1668 after a design by Christopher Wren for the University of Oxford. The building is named after Gilbert Sheldon, chancellor of the university at the time and the project's main financial backer. It is used for music concerts, lectures and university ceremonies. The building seats between 800 and 1000 people and is on the grounds of part of the Bodleian Library.
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Seen from the lantern of the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford, Hertford College (in the centre of the picture) began life as Hart Hall at the end of the 13th century, but it wasn't until 1740 that the college formally came into existence. It subsequently closed in 1816 following various problems and was taken over by Magdalen Hall. In 1873 Magdalen Hall changed its name to Hertford College as Magdalen College already existed. The building to the left of the road dates from the early 20th century. This was connected to the older buildings on the right by a pedestrian bridge dating from 1913 which is popularly known as the Bridge of Sighs.
Beyond Hertford College is New College, founded in 1379, with its tower and chapel. Its history is as complex as that of Hertford College!
Immediately on the right of the picture is one of the 17th century buildings of the Bodleian Library, while on the left is Hawksmoor's 18th century Clarendon Building, which is also part of the Bodleian Library and is used for administrative purposes.
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The Sheldonian Theatre was built from 1664 to 1668 after a design by Christopher Wren for the University of Oxford. The building is named after Gilbert Sheldon, chancellor of the university at the time and the project's main financial backer. It is used for music concerts, lectures and university ceremonies. The building seats between 800 and 1000 people and is on the grounds of part of the Bodleian Library.
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