The Coleraine controversy 1960-1965 Flashcards
how did it all start?
the welfare state
who promised to introduce the welfare state in 1945
labour
when was the education act introduced
1947
what did all children over 11 receive?
free second level education
what were schools obliged to?
provide free medical treatment, transport, milk, meals and books
what consequence happened as a result of the high population of second level students
demand for additional university
where was the need for a new university highlighted?
robinson report
when did the robinson report run from?
1961 until 1963
who did the robbins report appoint?
sir john lockwood
what did sir john lookwood investigate
second university
what was not on the committee
catholic
when was the lockwood report published?
february 1965
what places did the lockwood report reject?
armagh, derry
what did the lockwood report recommend
closure of magee college
what was recommended in the report?
coleraine
what did the people believe that derry was rejected
because of secretarian divisions
how many catholics were in derry
2 thirds of the population
what was recommend to be the third university in the future?
armagh
why was the people in derry annoyed?
neglect and they weren’t even second choice
why coleraine
1) free site
2) no sectarian divisions
3) more student accommodation
when did the motorcade to Stormont happen?
18th february 1965
what happened in the motorcade to stormant
25,000 people drove 100 miles to stormont in belfast to showcase their anger
was the motorcade a success?
no
who did o’neill meet
some of the unionists from derry
