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Mods on their scooters seen here driving along Clacton sea front
Mods on their scooters seen here driving along Clacton sea front. Over the 1964 Easter weekend several scuffles between Mods and Rockers broke out in the Essex seaside town. 30th March 1964
Smith
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Clacton
Essex
England
Media ID 21687725
© Mirrorpix
Clacton Coats Communication Mods Motorcycle Newspaper Parka Scooters Vespa Youth Culture
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the vibrant 1960s, capturing a moment in time when youth culture was at its peak. Here, we witness Mods on their iconic scooters cruising along Clacton sea front with an air of rebelliousness and style. The image perfectly encapsulates the clash between two subcultures that defined this era. The year is 1964, during the Easter weekend, where tensions ran high between Mods and Rockers in the picturesque Essex seaside town. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in history, it's hard not to imagine the excitement and anticipation buzzing through the air. The Mods' fashion choices are on full display - sharp clothing, coats draped effortlessly over their shoulders, exuding confidence as they ride their Vespas with unparalleled coolness. Parkas serve both as protection against the elements and a symbol of unity within their group. This photograph speaks volumes about communication in those times; newspapers like Daily Sketch played a crucial role in shaping public opinion by reporting on these clashes. It serves as a reminder of how different life was before social media dominated our lives. As we admire Smith's remarkable work from Memory Lane Prints, let us transport ourselves back to an era where youth culture thrived amidst scuffles and rivalries but also brought forth some of the most influential fashion trends that continue to inspire generations today.
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