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Women students at University College, London Rag Week
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Women students at University College, London Rag Week
Women students of University College, London, watching the struggle in University College Quadrange when the shock-troops of Kings tried to capture Phineas, the mascot of University College, in revenge for kidnapping their own mascot, Reggie, by six University men. Date: 1927
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This photograph depicts a group of intrepid women students of University College, London, gathered in the Quadrangle during Rag Week in 1927. The atmosphere is tense as they watch the unfolding events with bated breath. In the background, shock-troops from King's College can be seen making their way towards the University College statue, in an attempt to capture Phineas, the cherished mascot of University College, in retaliation for the kidnapping of their own mascot, Reggie, by six University men. The 1920s, also known as the Roaring Twenties, was a time of great social and cultural change, and higher education for women was a significant part of this transformation. The students in this photograph embody the spirit of the era, with their modern fashion and determined expressions. They are a testament to the growing independence and assertiveness of women in education, refusing to be sidelined in the face of adversity. The annual Rag Week was a time for students to let their hair down and raise funds for charity through various activities, including the much-anticipated mascot kidnappings. However, this tradition often led to heated rivalries between colleges, as seen in this photograph. Despite the potential for conflict, the women students in this image remain focused and united, their gaze fixed on the events unfolding before them. This photograph is a fascinating snapshot of a bygone era, capturing the spirit of camaraderie, competition, and determination among women students during a time of great social change.
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