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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.
Source Illustrated London News. 1920
Credit © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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