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Student Stunt
An Austin Seven van perched atop the Cambridge University Senate House, 11th June 1958. The van was hoisted onto the roof as an undergraduate prank a few days earlier. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Media ID 10923280
© 2004 Getty Images
1950 1959 Achievement Achievements Bizarre Cambridge England Central Education Feats Format Landscape Mischief Mode Of Transport Perch Press Roof Setting Transport University Unusual Van Vehicle Vehicle Austin Seven Diry None
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Student Stunt - A Bizarre and Unusual Feat of Mischief at Cambridge University, 1958
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. In this print from the Fine Art Storehouse, we are transported back to June 11th, 1958, when a mischievous undergraduate prank took place at Cambridge University. The image showcases an Austin Seven van perched precariously atop the iconic Senate House, leaving onlookers in awe and disbelief. The photograph captures the audacious achievement of these daring students who managed to hoist the vehicle onto the roof as a testament to their creativity and rebellious spirit. This bizarre setting juxtaposes the traditional architecture of one of England's most prestigious educational institutions with an unexpected mode of transport. As we delve into this archival gem by Central Press, it becomes evident that feats like these were not only acts of mischief but also symbols of youthful exuberance and defiance against convention. The horizontal composition emphasizes both the magnitude of their accomplishment and its impact on those witnessing it. This remarkable snapshot serves as a reminder that education is not solely confined within lecture halls; it can be found in unconventional places where imagination knows no bounds. It encapsulates a moment frozen in time—a testament to human ingenuity and resourcefulness. With no people present in the frame, our attention is drawn solely to this extraordinary act—an achievement etched into history for generations to admire. As we gaze upon this peculiar scene set against the backdrop of Cambridge's historic charm, we are
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