1966 Hastings 'battle' recalled by former Leicester University student
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A former Leicester University student has recalled a student 'battle' that took place in Hastings on 5 March 1966, following a report about rare footage of a 1966 re-enactment.
- Sue Jenkins, a former Leicester University student, recalled a student 'battle' in Hastings on 5 March 1966.
- The 'battle' involved students from Leicester University and Leicester College of Art and Technology.
- Participants wore sacks painted with whitewash and made shields and helmets from cardboard.
A former Leicester University student has shared memories of a student 'battle' that occurred in Hastings on 5 March 1966. Sue Jenkins, a second-year university student at the time, recalled the event which involved students from Leicester University and Leicester College of Art and Technology, later De Montfort University.
Students reportedly wore sacks painted with whitewash and created shields and helmets from cardboard. The day concluded with a dance on the pier. Jenkins also questioned the whereabouts of a film reportedly made by the BBC about the event.