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Mods v Rockers - Battle for Brighton. A calm but bust scene on Brighton
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Mods v Rockers - Battle for Brighton. A calm but bust scene on Brighton
Mods v Rockers - Battle for Brighton.
A calm but bust scene on Brighton, as mods mingle with the local holiday makers along the promenade.
When a group of 20 Rockers were sitting on Brighton Beach near the Palace Pier early this morning, they were surrounded by about 100 Mods. The Rockers took flight and one of the less fortunate is pictured getting the boot from a Mod.
Picture shows the general scenes from this May holiday period.
Picture taken 18th May 1964
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
S4539
Media ID 21785543
© Mirrorpix
Mods v Rockers - Battle for Brighton - A Snapshot of 1960s Youth Culture
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a momentous clash between two iconic youth subcultures, Mods and Rockers, in the vibrant coastal town of Brighton. The scene is both calm and bustling as Mods effortlessly blend with local holidaymakers along the picturesque promenade. In this particular instance, a group of twenty Rockers found themselves encircled by approximately one hundred Mods near the Palace Pier during the early hours of a May morning. Sensing danger, the outnumbered Rockers hastily retreated while one unfortunate soul fell victim to a Mod's swift kick – an image that forever immortalizes this legendary confrontation. Taken on May 18th, 1964, this photograph not only encapsulates the intensity and rivalry between these rival factions but also provides us with a glimpse into the general scenes that unfolded during that memorable holiday period. It serves as an evocative time capsule from an era defined by rebellion and self-expression. Preserved within Memory Lane Prints' collection, this remarkable piece transports us back to a pivotal chapter in British history when young people sought to define their identities through distinctive fashion choices and musical preferences. Let it serve as a reminder of how youth culture can shape society and leave an indelible mark on generations to come.
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