The Universities main building, pictured in this panorama, was designed by William Wilkins and constructed between 1827 and 1828. The building is centered on a Corinthian portico which is reminiscent of the British Museum, (constructed a couple of years earlier).
After the building of University College London Wilkins went to design the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square.
View the Quicktime panorama of The University of London Quad, London (2.6mb).
Love the pano but UCL isn't third oldest Uni in UK by a long shot:)
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Thanks for the comment Dan, your right! I've changed the post :)
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