Papers concerning the construction of a new orchestra in the Sheldonian Theatre
Papers concerning the construction of a new orchestra in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, designed by Messers Waller, Son, & Wood of Gloucester, 1884-1886.
Includes:
- Correspondence between the architects and Dr Charles Harford Lloyd, organist of Christ Church, and Edward Moore, principal of St. Edmund Hall;
- Drawings, plans, draft contracts and specifications for the work.
Dates
- Creation: 1884-1886
Extent
1 box
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. Dep. c. 411, fols. 1-2]
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
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