Ancient rule at Oxford: claret for student

[claudia]

http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/02/11...002&ei=5087%0A

Oxford is thick with pubs. What is this link between alcohol and academia, books and beer? One 20th-century student reputedly demanded a flagon of claret during his exams, having discovered an ancient rule in the University Statute Book entitling him to. The invigilator was able to annul the request because the student was improperly dressed: according to another statute, he should have been wearing a saber.

Originally Posted by claudia

http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/02/11...002&ei=5087%0A

One 20th-century student reputedly demanded a flagon of claret during his exams, having discovered an ancient rule in the University Statute Book entitling him to. The invigilator was able to annul the request because the student was improperly dressed: according to another statute, he should have been wearing a saber.

I have heard the same rumour attributed to Cambridge by various scholars.

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