There is always some conflict between a university and the community where it resides. Sometimes that conflict is just a little more intense. The St. Scholastica's Day riot of 1355 was one of the most extreme instances of "town vs gown" in history. It is history that deserves to be remembered.
10 February 2026
The St Scholastica's Day Riot
671 years ago today. From The History Guy
There is always some conflict between a university and the community where it resides. Sometimes that conflict is just a little more intense. The St. Scholastica's Day riot of 1355 was one of the most extreme instances of "town vs gown" in history. It is history that deserves to be remembered.
There is always some conflict between a university and the community where it resides. Sometimes that conflict is just a little more intense. The St. Scholastica's Day riot of 1355 was one of the most extreme instances of "town vs gown" in history. It is history that deserves to be remembered.
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