Mods Collection

Mods on Scooters

The Scene Club in Soho, London, May 1964

Mods gather in Hastings on their scooters, August 1964

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

Mods gather on the sea front at Clacton on their scooters over the 1964 Easter weekend, which was marked by several scuffles between Mods and Rockers at the Essex seaside resort. 30th March 1964

Mods with their scooters gather on Clacton sea front. Over the 1964 Easter weekend several scuffles between Mods and Rockers broke out in the Essex seaside town. 30th March 1964

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Group of Mods on their Scooters at Mudeford 2008

Scooters on a run through British countryside

Paul Weller, and his band, The Jam, pictured during their final ever gig in 1982. Saturday 11th December 1982 at The Brighton Centre, Brighton, Sussex. England

Mods v Rockers - Battle for Brighton. A calm but bust scene on Brighton, as mods mingle with the local holiday makers along the promenade

Leslie Ash and Phil Davis, who star in the film Quadrophenia, written by The Who, which is the story of Mod and Rockers in the 1960s

School leaver Bryn Owen aged 17 with his Vespa scooter, which has 34 mirrors and 81 lights on the front and back, all bought with his pocket money. Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, 1st July 1983

Mods and Rockers clash on Brighton beach during 1964 bank holiday. August 1964. S6929-4

Figures by pink Cadillac, Aladdin's Cave Junk shop and reclamation yard, Lewisham way, London

Mods, Brighton Beach, East Sussex, Monday 27th August 1979

Mods v Rockers. Picture shows the scene at Margate, North East Kent in May 1964. Mods chasing the Rockers across the beach. Picture taken 17th May 1964

Leslie Ash who stars in the film Quadrophenia, written by The Who, which is the story of Mod and Rockers in the 1960s, seen here in a 1979 Quadrophenia fashion feature for The Daily Mirror

Police are called to the Criterion restaurant on Clacton sea front following a disturbance between to groups of youths. Over the 1964 Easter weekend several scuffles between Mods

Mods on Clacton sea front enjoying jellied eels. Over the 1964 Easter weekend several scuffles between Mods and Rockers broke out in the Essex seaside town. 30th March 1964

Smoking Mods, Kinky Pipes. 3rd February 1965

Mods and rockers congregate on the beach at Margate. 20th May 1964. S4789-6

Mods & Rockers, May Day Bank Holiday, Scotland, Monday 5th May 1980. King Street

Holiday scenes on Whit Sunday at Margate, Kent. Pictured, a hut on the sand with " Up the Rockers" and " Up the Mods" written on it. 17th May 1964

Leslie Ash and Phil Davis, who star in the film Quadrophenia
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The Small Faces relax back stage at the 6th National Jazz and Blues Festival at Windsor Race course. 29th July 1966

Giorgio Chinaglia, who moved to Cardiff as a young child with his family from Italy, waves farewell to Swansea and reluctantly sets off for a new soccer career in Italy - April 1966

Two police officers question a group of youths following a disturbance on Clacton sea front. Over the 1964 Easter weekend several scuffles between Mods

Mods on their scooters seen here leaving Clacton at the end of the bank holiday weekend. Over the 1964 Easter weekend several scuffles between Mods and Rockers broke out in the Essex seaside town

The mods and rockers were two conflicting British youth subcultures of the early to mid-1960s. Media coverage of mods and rockers fighting in 1964 sparked a moral panic about British youths

The mods and rockers were two conflicting British youth subcultures of the early to mid-1960s. Media coverage of mods and rockers fighting in 1964 sparked a moral panic about British youths

Smoking Mods. 3rd February 1965

Teenagers Mods on motor bikes. Circa 1964

Mods beside scooter 1961

Mods seen here roaming the cliffs at the back of Hastings. 3rd August 1964

BRYN OWEN missed the Mods heyday. He was sleeping in his pram at the time, But Bryn, 17, is making up foritnowinabigway.He rides a motor scooter that would have made a 1960s Mod mad with envy

Mods beside scooter 1961

Teenagers Mods on motor bikes. Circa 1964

Dave Lewis(17), of Coventry sits on his very distinctive scooter which has 12 headlamps and 22 rear-view mirrors. Dave was stopped by the police because his rear light didn t work

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Mods, the iconic subculture that emerged in 1960s Britain, were known for their love of scooters and stylish fashion. With their sleek Vespas and Lambrettas, Mods could be seen cruising along Clacton seafront or gathering in Hastings to showcase their prized possessions. The Scene Club in Soho became a hub for these trendsetters, where they would dance the night away to the latest sounds of the time. One glance at CM4 7957 Phil Daniels captures the essence of a Mod perfectly – sharp attire paired with an air of confidence. These young individuals embraced a lifestyle that was all about standing out from the crowd. Fast forward to Mudeford in 2008, and we see a group on their scooters still keeping this vibrant subculture alive. Scooters on a run symbolize not only transportation but also freedom and camaraderie among like-minded enthusiasts. The mods weren't alone in shaping British youth culture; they clashed with another group called rockers. These two factions represented opposing styles and attitudes towards life. While rockers favored motorcycles as their mode of transport, Mods preferred scooters as an extension of their identity. Though decades have passed since those formative years, the influence can still be felt today. Their distinctive style continues to inspire fashion trends while reminding us that individuality is something worth celebrating. So next time you catch sight of someone riding by on a scooter adorned with mirrors and badges or hear echoes from The Scene Club's heyday, remember that you are witnessing remnants from an era when Mods ruled the streets – forever leaving an indelible mark on British culture.