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Students Rag - There were no rules and regulations in this battle
Students Rag - There were no rules and regulations in this battle, as rival sides fought the " Battle of Cardiff" with flour, rotten tomatoes and fruit etc... at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, today (Fri), as part of the Cardiff Inter-College Charities appeal 1969.... Picture shows, a hasty retreat by car, as flour bags burst around. 14th February 1969
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Cardiff
Wales
Media ID 21622154
© Mirrorpix
Flour Students University 1969
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Captured in this nostalgic print from 1969, we witness the chaotic and exhilarating 'Battle of Cardiff' during the Students Rag event. With no rules or regulations to hinder their creativity, rival sides engaged in a spirited battle at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Flour clouds filled the air as rotten tomatoes and fruits flew through the sky, creating an atmosphere of pure excitement. Part of the Cardiff Inter-College Charities appeal, this epic showdown showcased students' enthusiasm for raising funds for a good cause. The picture captures a moment of hasty retreat by car as flour bags burst around it, adding to the frenzy and mayhem that unfolded on that memorable day. This image transports us back to an era when university life was marked by camaraderie and uninhibited fun. It serves as a reminder of how students embraced unconventional ways to support charitable initiatives while enjoying themselves immensely. Preserved within Memory Lane Prints collection, this snapshot encapsulates not only a specific time but also represents the spirit of education in the 1960s. It symbolizes youthful exuberance and showcases how universities were vibrant hubs where ideas were exchanged alongside laughter-filled moments like these.
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