Rag week stunt on the river, Cambridge University
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Rag week stunt on the river, Cambridge University
Rag week stunt on the river, Cambridge University, showing students in costume in a punt, one of them playing bagpipes, another playing a drum. Date: 1967
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1967 Bagpipes Boating Cambridge Canoe Canoes Cushion Drum Higher Institutional Instrument Instruments Kilt Oars Pole Poles Punt Punting Punts Student Students Stunt Universities University Week Musical
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Whimsical Rag Week Stunt on the River Cam, Cambridge University (1967) This photograph transports us back to the vibrant and carefree days of Rag Week at the esteemed Cambridge University in 1967. Rag Week, a cherished tradition at British universities, is a time for students to come together and engage in a series of humorous and often outrageous stunts to raise funds for charity. In this image, we see a group of students dressed in an array of comical costumes, punting along the serene River Cam. The punt, a quintessential symbol of Cambridge's academic heritage, is adorned with an assortment of props, including a kilt-wearing student playing the bagpipes and another, donning a top hat and white coat, beating a drum. The students' playful expressions and the contrast between their formal attire and the rugged punt setting add to the light-hearted atmosphere of the scene. The students' choice of transportation - punts and poles - is a nod to the long-standing tradition of punting on the River Cam, which has been a popular pastime for Cambridge students for centuries. The oars and canoes in the background further emphasize the aquatic nature of the event. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of the rich history and heritage of higher education in Britain during the 1960s. The students' costumes, the musical instruments, and the setting on the River Cam all contribute to a sense of nostalgia and wonder, inviting us to appreciate the unique and enduring spirit of Rag Week at Cambridge University.
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