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Exhibition - The Teds 

Chris Steele-Perkins 

'In early 1954, on a late train from Southend, someone pulled the communication cord. The train ground to a halt. Light bulbs were smashed. Police arrested a gang dressed in Edwardian suits. In April two gangs, also dressed Edwardian-style, met after a dance. They were ready for action: bricks and sand-filled socks were used. Fifty-five youths were taken in for questioning. The following August Bank Holiday the first 'Best Dressed Ted Contest' was held. The winner was a twenty-year-old greengrocer's assistant. The Teddy Boy myth was born.'

Originally published in 1979, 'The Teds' is... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1976

GB. ENGLAND. 1976. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1976

GB. ENGLAND. Kenny. 1976. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1976

GB. ENGLAND. Stan the Man. 1976. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1976

GB. ENGLAND. Dave and Mick Ransome. 1976. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1976

G.B. ENGLAND. London. Barry Ransome in The Castle, Old Kent Road... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1976

GB. ENGLAND. London. The Castle, Old Kent Road. 1976. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1976

GB. ENGLAND. Freddie 'Fingers' Lee. 1976. 

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GB. ENGLAND. London. Rock and roll convention, Alexandra Palace.... 

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GB. ENGLAND. London. Cheryl. 1976. 

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GB. ENGLAND. Bradford. Market Tavern. 1976. 

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G.B. ENGLAND. Red Deer, Croydon. 1976. 

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GB. ENGLAND. London.1976. 

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GB. ENGLAND. London. Adam and Eve pub in Hackney. 1976. 

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GB. ENGLAND. London. Wild Angels and Phyl Zinon. 1976 . 

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GB. ENGLAND. Harold Harris. On stage in London with the Wild... 

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GB. ENGLAND. 'Sunglasses' Ron Staples, self-aclaimed King of... 

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GB. ENGLAND. Portsmouth. 1976. 

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GB. ENGLAND. London. The Castle, Old Kent Road. 1976. 

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GB. ENGLAND. Newcastle. 1975 . 

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GB. ENGLAND. London. Lyceum Ballroom. 1976. 

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GB. ENGLAND. London. The Adam and Eve, Hackney. 1976. 

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GB. ENGLAND. Mike and Lynne Goose. 1976. 

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GB. ENGLAND. London. 'Tongue-Tied' Danny gets married.1976. 

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GB. England. London. The Teds. Tongue Tied Danny's wedding. 1976.... 

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GB. ENGLAND. Southend.1977. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1977

GB. ENGLAND. Southend.1977. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1977

GB. ENGLAND. Southend. 1977. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1977

GB. ENGLAND. Southend.1977. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1977

GB. ENGLAND. Southend.1977. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1977

GB. ENGLAND. Southend.1977. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1977

GB. ENGLAND. Southend.1977. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1977

GB. ENGLAND. Southend. 1977. 

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GB. ENGLAND. DJ Fifties Flash. 1975 . 

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GB. ENGLAND. Dennis Knight and his Dancing Dolls. 1976. 

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GB. England. Hull. 1976. 

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GB. ENGLAND. Derby. Blue Boar. 1976. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1976

G.B. ENGLAND. London. Adam and Eve pub in Hackney. 1976. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1976

GB. ENGLAND. London. The Castle, Old Kent Road 1976. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1976

GB. England. London. 1976. Adam and Eve pub in Hackney. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1976

GB. ENGLAND. The Flying Saucers. 1976. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1976

GB. ENGLAND. London. Adam and Eve pub in Hackney. 1976. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1976

GB. ENGLAND. London. The Castle, Old Kent Road. 1976. 

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GB. ENGLAND. London. The Adam and Eve, Hackney. 1976. 

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GB. ENGLAND. Bradford.1976. 

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GB. ENGLAND. Ken Kilbey. 1977. 

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GB. ENGLAND. Bill. 1977. 

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GB. ENGLAND. Frances, Kate, Emma, Studs & Ben. 1977. 

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GB. ENGLAND. Kip. 1977. 

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GB. ENGLAND. Jailhouse John and his Dad. 1977. 

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GB. ENGLAND. Vivien Brown & Pete Kershaw. 1979. 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1976

G.B. ENGLAND. London. Lyceum Ballroom. 1976. 

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GB. ENGLAND. London. Tony & Kennny. 1977. 

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GB. ENGLAND. John, Eunice & Family. 1977. 

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GB. ENGLAND. Mr and Mrs Elvis Presley, Billy Taylor and Crazy... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1976

GB. ENGLAND. London. Rock and roll convention, Alexandra Palace.... 

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GB. ENGLAND. Pickett's Lock, Edmonton. 1976. 

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GB. ENGLAND. London. The Winchester, Elephant & Castle. 1976.... 

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GB. ENGLAND. London. The car-park of The White Hart, Willesden.... 

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GB. ENGLAND. London. Fight Outside The George, Hammersmith. 1976.... 

Chris Steele-Perkins 1976

GB. ENGLAND. London. Fight at Lyceum Ballroom. 1976. 
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