Mmastodon CultureTheatre first seen 1 d ago, last 15 h ago, peak #1
Appreciating the decoration of Oxford's Sheldonian Theatre
Original: Decoration, The Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, UK The Sheldonian Theatre, in the centre of Oxford, England, was built from
The Sheldonian Theatre in central Oxford, built between 1664 and 1669 to a design by Christopher Wren for the University of Oxford, is being highlighted for its decorative detail. The building, named after Gilbert Sheldon, Warden of All Souls College, remains one of the city's most recognisable 17th-century landmarks and continues to draw attention from admirers of historic architecture.
Why now: Fresh photography of the theatre's decoration has renewed appreciation for Christopher Wren's early architectural work.
Sheldonian TheatreUniversity of OxfordChristopher WrenGilbert SheldonOxford
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 28 snapshots from 1 d ago to 15 h ago.
Evidence
- Decoration, The Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, UK 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… · douglaswelch@nerdculture.de · 6
- Decoration, The Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, UK 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… · douglaswelch@pixelfed.social · 5
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/896862