Sheldonian

Question 1

What is Wren most famous for?

Answer 1

Rebuilding of London following the great fire of 1666

Question 2

What colleges did Wren study at?

Answer 2

1- Studied Mathematics, Astronomy, mechanics and General all round science at Wadham
2- Later became a fellow at All Souls

Question 3

Which two buildings did wren design?

Answer 3

1- The sheldonian

2- Tom Tower

Question 4

Who is the Sheldonian named after?

Answer 4

Gilbert Sheldon

Question 5

What was Wren’s design based on?

Answer 5

The Marcellus in Rome

Question 6

How many people can fit in the Sheldonian?

Answer 6

2000

Question 7

What is the annual degree giving ceremony called?

Answer 7

Encaenia

Question 8

When is Encaenia?

Answer 8

Wednesday of 9th week of Trinity term

Question 9

What are the names of the three terms?

Answer 9

1- Michaelmas (Oct- Dec)
2- Hilary (Jan - Mar)
3- Trinity (Apr - Jun)

Question 10

Which two colleges are kept apart at matriculation? Why?

Answer 10

Merton and University College - Squabble over which is oldest and therefore who’s dean can make the address

Question 11

Who Made the Great Heads?

Answer 11

Wren commissioned William Byrd, local stone mason

Universally known as the Emperor’s Heads

Question 12

How old was Wren when he died?

Answer 12

91

Question 13

What is written on his tomb in St Pauls?

Answer 13

Reader, if you seek a monument look around you