Radcliffe with a Camera
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Eve and I had a lovely day, mooching in Oxford, today. She loved the old college buildings, and the shops!!!
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The round building is Radcliffe Camera, a library and reading-room, and the building behind is All Souls College, Oxford.
Radcliffe Camera ('camera' meaning room, not something to takes photos with), built 1737-1748) is named after John Radcliffe, who donated money for this thing to be build, and house a scientific library Radcliffe Science Library (that is still the leading scientific library in Oxford), but it moved to a new local in 1861 - at which point the Camera was turned into a reading-room for the Bodleian library, which is close by.
The Radcliffe Camera (Camera, meaning "room" in Latin; colloquially, "Rad Cam" or "The Camera") is a building of Oxford University, England, designed by James Gibbs in neo-classical style and built in 1737–49 to house the Radcliffe Science Library. It is sited to the south of the Old Bodleian, north of the Church of St Mary the Virgin, and between Brasenose College to the west and All Souls College to the east. The Radcliffe Camera's striking circularity, its position in the heart of Oxford and its separation from other buildings make it the focal point of the University of Oxford.
The library's construction and maintenance was funded from the estate of John Radcliffe, a notable doctor, who left £40,000 upon his death in 1714. The exterior was complete in 1747 and the interior finished by 1748, although the library's opening was delayed until 13th April 1749.
The Radcliffe Camera is a building of the University of Oxford, England, designed by James Gibbs in neo-classical style and built in 1737–49 to house the Radcliffe Science Library.
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The Radcliffe Camera is a building of Oxford University, England, designed by James Gibbs in neo-classical style and built in 1737–49 to house the Radcliffe Science Library. It is sited to the south of the Old Bodleian, north of St. Mary's Church, and between Brasenose College to the west and All Souls College to the east.
The Radcliffe Camera (colloquially known as the "Rad Cam" or "The Camera"; from the Latin, meaning 'room') is a building of Oxford University, England, designed by James Gibbs in neo-classical style and built in 1737–49 to house the Radcliffe Science Library. It is sited to the south of the Old Bodleian, north of the Church of St Mary the Virgin, and between Brasenose College to the west and All Souls College to the east. The Radcliffe Camera's circularity, its position in the heart of Oxford, and its separation from other buildings make it the focal point of the University of Oxford, and as such it is almost always included in shorthand visual representations of the university.
Bodleian Library, Oxford University
Since it seemed this would be a once in a lifetime visit to Oxford we decided to splurge on a private walking tour. The best travel money we could have spent. The young university student with Footprints Tours was superb and he worked hard to make sure I visited the best sites for photography. I have so much I am pleased with that it is hard to decide what to edit first.
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Thank you so much for your visit!
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Especially the shiny ones.
He sits near the tree and checks them out on a daily basis....actually, now he is spending less time in the window and more on the floor near the tree it seems.
When the heat blows out of the floor grates, it moves shiny things on the tree and it definitely gets his attention...
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The building is named after Dr. John Redcliffe. He offered £ 40,000 Pounds to build the library. The word Camera was taken over from the Latin language which means “building” or “vault.” Since 1860 the Radcliffe Camera is part of the Bodleian Library.
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University of Oxford
Iconic Oxford landmark, home to the History Faculty Library and part of the central Bodleian Library complex, which is the main research library of the University of Oxford.
The Bodleian was founded in 1602, and is one of the oldest libraries in Europe, with over 13 million printed items and a vast collection of rare manuscripts, including historical books and documents.
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"There are few greater temptations on earth than to stay permanently at Oxford in meditation, and to read all the books in the Bodleian."
—Hilaire Belloc—
one more foggy shot to come after this and then it will be something VERY different as I had an exciting day out today !
In this case the word 'Camera' is derived from the latin meaning 'room'. Built between 1737 and 1749 and named in honour of John Radcliffe, b 1650 - d 1714, who studied at Oxford and became a noted doctor, treating members of the Royal Household. The building now houses The Radcliffe Science Library.
In Oxford, this building is part of the central Bodleian Library complex. While there are doors to the outside world one can also access it by the underground Gladstone Link.
It was built mid 18th century to house the Radcliffe Science Library.
John Radcliffe was an attendee of Oxford University College from the age of 13, and became a doctor, including William II and Queen Anne as his patients.
... gazing at the tree.
Bernie wanted me to be sure I didn't get the tape on his party hat in the photo..he is very sensitive about people seeing it. But, as somebody once mentioned...it adds to the cuteness of it all.
they love the shiny baubles ... they gaze at the tree for hours...... I like that they are quiet and occupied and not under my feet in the kitchen... 'specially today. Gotta get that little chicken in the oven..... and make lots of extra stuffing!
The Radcliffe Camera is a building of Oxford University, located close to the church of St Mary the Virgin, it was designed by James Gibbs in neo-classical style and built in 1737–49 to house the Radcliffe Science Library.
The Radcliffe Camera at its centre, the reading room for the Bodleian Library.
I've brightened this image considerably. It was so dark I couldn't really see what I was shooting or if any pedestrians were in an unhelpful place - or if natural camera shake had blurred it. It's great fun to get back home, see the results and to play around with them. I struggled a little with the 'noise' problem of the darkness but I think reached a reasonable compromise.
RADCLIFFE:: "I can help tie your shoelace"..
ME:: "Do you know how?"
RADCLIFFE:: "Yes. Bernie taught me how to do it"..
ME:: "hmmmmmmmm.............................
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Purple EMR HST No.43274 is seen on the MML passing Radcliffe Power Station on the 18th of April 2021, seen in charge of the 14:31 1C61 service from Leeds to St Pancras International.
Taken with the aid of a pole.