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Police at Southend stopped any possible trouble makers, making them remove bootlaces
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Police at Southend stopped any possible trouble makers, making them remove bootlaces
Police at Southend stopped any possible trouble makers, making them remove bootlaces, braces and belts to be collected later that evening at the local place station.
Picture shows: Some of the skinheads who had their braces and she laces recover their belongings from the Police Headquarters.
30th March 1970
Ellegarde
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Southend
England
Media ID 21822751
© Mirrorpix
Confrontation Essex Fighting Gangs Law And Order Police Social History Teenagers Youth Culture 1970
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This print captures a significant moment in the social history of Southend. In an effort to prevent any potential trouble, the vigilant police force took a proactive approach by making individuals remove their bootlaces, braces, and belts. These confiscated items were then collected later that evening at the local police station. The image showcases a group of skinheads who had their belongings returned to them at the Police Headquarters. Their expressions reveal relief and perhaps even gratitude towards law enforcement for ensuring order and safety within their community. Taken on the 30th of March in 1970, this photograph not only documents fashion trends and youth culture prevalent during that era but also sheds light on issues such as fighting, confrontation, gangs, and law enforcement's efforts to maintain peace. It serves as a reminder of how society grappled with these challenges in the past. Ellegarde's lens beautifully captures this momentous scene while offering us a glimpse into an important chapter in Southend's history. This picture is more than just an aesthetically pleasing snapshot; it encapsulates both the struggles faced by teenagers at that time and highlights the measures taken by authorities to ensure public safety amidst evolving youth cultures.
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