Historical Events tagged with "university of edinburgh"
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The Stone of Scone Recovered by Students
Scottish nationalist students retrieved the Stone of Scone from Westminster Abbey and placed it at the altar of Arbroath Abbey. This act symbolized a strong statement of Scottish identity and nationalism, igniting debates about Scotland's historical heritage. The recovery, carried out by a group from the University of Edinburgh, was designed to highlight the importance of the stone in Scotland's royal history and monarchy, as it is traditionally where Scottish kings were crowned. The students undertook the operation in a bold move, aligning with growing sentiments of independence and national pride among Scots during the post-war era.
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