On 10 February 1355, a violent disturbance occurred on St Scholastica Day, resulting in the deaths of 30 locals and as many as 63 university students. The incident began when two scholars from Oxford University voiced their dissatisfaction with the wine at the Swindlestock Tavern.

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  On 10 February 1355, a violent disturbance occurred on St Scholastica Day, resulting in the deaths of 30 locals and as many as 63 university students. The incident began when two scholars from Oxford University voiced their dissatisfaction with the wine at the Swindlestock Tavern.
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On 10 February 1355, a violent disturbance occurred on St Scholastica Day, resulting in the deaths of 30 locals and as many as 63 university students. The incident began when two scholars from Oxford University voiced their dissatisfaction with the wine at the Swindlestock Tavern.

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