Picture No | 10218767 |
Date | 1920 |
Description | Edinburgh University Undergraduates 'Battle' for the Quadran |
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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.
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Source | Illustrated London News. 1920 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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