Lancaster University rent strike, 1974-5
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As mentioned in my gallery on University Radio Bailrigg in the mid-1970s, there was a rent strike in 1974-5, which did severe damage to the relationship between the students and the administration (here's vice-chancellor Charles Carter). | ![]() |
![]() | It began in the Michaelmas term of 1974 |
Dragging on into 1975, it was at least a boon to campus media: | ![]() |
![]() | - but in March 1975, a bad situation was made worse by a heavy-handed action against a Cartmel College student. |
![]() The Student's Union consequently occupied the university offices in Alexandra Square. |
![]() Speeches were made in the square. | ![]() |
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![]() | So the University authorities called in the experts. |
The next move came in May, when debt recovery proceedings were initiated against strikers. | ![]() |
![]() | The repercussions of the strike and occupation dragged on right through the next academic year too. |