King's College London and UCL Rivalry

King's College London And UCL Rivalry

The rivalry between King's College London and University College London has been a part of London life for nearly two centuries. It has been expressed in the academic sphere, on the sports field and in the rivalry of the student populations. It can be traced to their foundation in the 1820s when King's College was established as an Anglican alternative to the secular University College.

Read more about King's College London And UCL Rivalry:  Origins, Student Rags, 1919-1938: Heyday of The Rag, 1938-1945: World War II, 1950 To Present, Women, Other Intercollegiate Rivalries Within The University of London

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