Edinburgh University Undergraduates Battle for the Quadran

The traditional battle fought by Edinburgh University Undergraduates for possession of the Quadrangle steps after the election of a new Lord Rector of the University. In 1920, David Lloyd-George was elected Rector and his supporters fought the supporters of the losing candidate, Professor Gilbert Murray, with rotten eggs, Prussian blue and yellow ochre

Eggs Elected Fought Losing Ochre Possession Quadrangle Rector Rotten Supporters Undergraduates

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