Radcliffe Camera Oxford, England

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South exterior of the Radcliffe Camera (1737-49) viewed from the tower of St Mary's Church. Designed by James Gibbs in the English Palladian style, the building houses reading rooms of the Bodleian Library. The main library building and the dome of the Sheldonian Theatre can be seen on the left; All Souls College is on the right. Oxford, England. Holly Hayes all photos →

Completed in 1749, this lovely round building in the center of Oxford was designed by James Gibbs to house the Radcliffe Science Library.

Location map of Radcliffe Camera, Oxford, England. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Radcliffe Camera, Oxford, England. Click to enlarge.

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Oxford, England
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Radcliffe Camera
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 30, 2023