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Meeting of the Archaeological Institute...Christchurch Cathedral, Oxford, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Meeting of the Archaeological Institute...Christchurch Cathedral, Oxford, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the Archaeological Institute - Professor Willis's Visit to Christchurch Cathedral, Oxford, 1850. the Rev. Professor Willis delivered his lecture on the Cathedral, in the Sheldonian Theatre, where a most numerous and distinguished audience was assembled. The Professor commenced by observing that nothing very new could be expected from him on this occasion, the Cathedral not affording him in fact the usual theme, being inferior to most of our ecclesiastical edifices of any note...[he] proceeded to the Cathedral, where he pointed out the peculiarities of style or construction to which he had alluded in his discourse, and which, without this practical elucidation, might have appeared somewhat obscure to the uninitiated. It is whilst in the act of explaining the triforium over the arches of the nave that our Artist has selected as the fittest time for making the accompanying Sketch'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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In this photograph, taken in 1850, we witness a significant moment in the history of archaeology and academia as the Archaeological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland holds a meeting at the esteemed Christchurch Cathedral in Oxford. The occasion marks the visit of the renowned archaeologist and theologian, the Reverend Professor William Buckland Willis, who delivered a lecture on the cathedral's unique architectural features in the Sheldonian Theatre. The photograph captures an intimate moment during Professor Willis's tour of the cathedral, as he elucidates the intricacies of the triforium above the arches of the nave to an engrossed audience. The triforium, a distinctive architectural element of Gothic design, is a series of open arcades that run along the walls and the underside of the outermost archivolt of the arches. Professor Willis, an expert in his field, had noted the cathedral's architectural peculiarities in his lecture, but it was essential to provide a practical demonstration for the uninitiated. The artist skillfully captured this moment, immortalizing the professor's lecture and the architectural marvel of Christchurch Cathedral for posterity. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a tangible connection to the rich history of archaeology and academia in Oxford. It serves as a testament to the importance of scholarly discourse and the enduring fascination with the architectural wonders of the past. This image is not only a valuable historical document but also a beautiful work of art that continues to captivate and inspire.
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