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Sheldonian Theatre

The Sheldonian Theatre, located in Oxford, England, was built from 1664 to 1668 after a design by Christopher Wren for the University of Oxford. The building is named for Gilbert Sheldon, chancellor of the university at the time and the project's main financial backer.

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Official Website (http://www.sheldon.ox.ac.uk/)

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