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Papers concerning the construction of a new orchestra in the Sheldonian Theatre

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Dep. c. 411
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Papers concerning the construction of a new orchestra in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, designed by Messers Waller, Son, & Wood of Gloucester, 1884-1886.

Includes:

  1. Correspondence between the architects and Dr Charles Harford Lloyd, organist of Christ Church, and Edward Moore, principal of St. Edmund Hall;
  2. Drawings, plans, draft contracts and specifications for the work.

Dates

  • Creation: 1884-1886

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

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Shelfmark:

Dep. c. 411

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 21343

Abstract

Architectural papers and correspondence concerning the construction of a new orchestra in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford

Biographical / Historical

Waller, Son & Wood were an architectural firm based in Gloucester.

Charles Harford Lloyd (1849-1919) was an organist, choir master and composer. Details are given in Who's Who and Who Was Who.

Edward Moore (1835-1916) was a literary scholar and Principal of St. Edmund Hall, 1864-1913. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Deposited by the Gloucestershire County Records Office from its accession 2593, 1971.

Title
Papers concerning the construction of a new orchestra in the Sheldonian Theatre
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2021
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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