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THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS.
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THE INSTALLATION AT OXFORD. ENTRANCE OF THE CHANCELLOR INTO THE SHELDONIAN THEATRE.—(SEE NEXT PAGE.)
GRAND MASONIC BALL, IN THE TOWN-HALL, OXFORD.
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An annual social celebration for the Freemasons, where members may bring their partners to celebrate the year in full regalia.
“154th Grand Masonic Ball.” Freemasonry: News About Masonry Around the World, 2013, http://freemasonry-cg.com/154th-grand-masonic-ball/. -
The primary assembly location of Oxford University. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Gilbert Sheldon, paid for the building’s construction (1664-1669), so it was given his name upon completion. The architect behind the building’s design is named Sir Christopher Wren, who was at the time the University’s Professor of Astronomy. At the time of this publication, the building was 184 years old.
“History of the Building.” Sheldonian Theatre, University of Oxford, 2020, https://www.sheldonian.ox.ac.uk/building-history. -
The Chancellor of Oxford University is the elected titular head of the University who presides over all major ceremonies.
“Governance.” University of Oxford, 2020, https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation/governance. -
The town-hall building for the city of Oxford. Built in 1752, the building was a major community hub for both merchants and political officials. From 1842 to 1879, it also housed the official post office.
“The Old Town Hall, Oxford.” Mayors & Lord Mayors, Oxford History, 2020, http://www.oxfordhistory.org.uk/mayors/town_hall/old.html. -
The awarding of earned Doctorates of Civil Law by the elected Chancellor.
Oxford University Gazette [PDF]. Oxford University Press, 2002, https://gazette.web.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/gazette/documents/media/encaenia_2002_-_1_to_no_4628.pdf.
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The awarding of earned Doctorates of Civil Law by the elected Chancellor.
Oxford University Gazette [PDF]. Oxford University Press, 2002, https://gazette.web.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/gazette/documents/media/encaenia_2002_-_1_to_no_4628.pdf.
The town-hall building for the city of Oxford. Built in 1752, the building was a major community hub for both merchants and political officials. From 1842 to 1879, it also housed the official post office.
“The Old Town Hall, Oxford.” Mayors & Lord Mayors, Oxford History, 2020, http://www.oxfordhistory.org.uk/mayors/town_hall/old.html.
The Chancellor of Oxford University is the elected titular head of the University who presides over all major ceremonies.
“Governance.” University of Oxford, 2020, https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation/governance.
The primary assembly location of Oxford University. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Gilbert Sheldon, paid for the building’s construction (1664-1669), so it was given his name upon completion. The architect behind the building’s design is named Sir Christopher Wren, who was at the time the University’s Professor of Astronomy. At the time of this publication, the building was 184 years old.
“History of the Building.” Sheldonian Theatre, University of Oxford, 2020, https://www.sheldonian.ox.ac.uk/building-history.
An annual social celebration for the Freemasons, where members may bring their partners to celebrate the year in full regalia.
“154th Grand Masonic Ball.” Freemasonry: News About Masonry Around the World, 2013, http://freemasonry-cg.com/154th-grand-masonic-ball/.