The St Scholastica Day riot took place in Oxford, England, on 10 February 1355, St Scholastica's Day. The disturbance began when two students from the University of Oxford complained about the quality of wine served to them in the Swindlestock Tavern, which stood at the crossroads now known as Carfax, in the centre of the town.

Feb 10, 2017 · AncientPages.com - On February 10, 1355, the so-called St Scholastica Day Riot took place in Oxford, England. The students complained about the quality of the ales they were drinking, which led to assaults.

On February 10, 1355, students attending university at Oxford, England decided to go for drinks at the Swindlestock Tavern. It did not take long before an argument broke out that started a riot between students and locals. The fighting lasted for two full days and left several people dead.

Jul 15, 2020 · On 10 February 1355, the entire town was celebrating the feast day of Saint Scholastica. Some students were drinking at Swindlestock Tavern, when two of them complained about the quality of the wine served.

Feb 11, 2015 · For starters, in every reputable account, the riots began on the 10th of February 1355, which just so happens to be known as “St Scholastica’s Day”- a day of feasting meant to honor St Scholastica, the sister of the perhaps more well known St Benedict.

On February 10, 1355, Oxford, England, the site of the ultra-prestigious University of Oxford, was the scene of a considerable riot that cost the lives of 63 student/scholars and at least 30 townsfolk.

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On February 10 1355 a group of scholars were having a few quick ones in the Swindlestock Tavern in the Carfax, destined to go down in history as the hardest pub ever. No doubt it was just to lubricate the old thought processes.

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On February 10, 1355, Oxford students stood up for undergraduates everywhere who get watered down beer or cocktails in student pubs.