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Women from The Mod Revival East London and Essex 1979-84 Credits Annie di la Prida Jo Earl Nicky Crancher Belinda Stokes Katie Hanrahan Diane Cracknell Pauline Jenkins Paul Binni Jackie Donald nee Earl Rosemary Hewson Interviews Susan Avery and Diane Lyons Music The Purple Hearts - Frustration 1979 The Scene - Looking for Love 1983 Special thanks to Ed Silvester Created with Funding from the Arts...

The podcast episode explores the impact of the 1979 film Quadrophenia on the mod revival scene, among women from East London and Essex. Interviews reveal how the film brought both authenticity and commercialization to the subculture, with pre-Quadrophenia mods distinguishing themselves from newcomers. Cinema screenings of the film became communal events, reinforcing a shared identity among youth w...

This podcast episode dives into the world of the Mods during the early 1980s. Featuring interviews with women who lived through this dynamic subculture, it provides a first hand look at life during bank holiday weekends in Brighton and beyond. Amid tales of impromptu accommodations and encounters with police, these narratives reveal the fun, freedom, and frequent challenges Mods faced. The intervi...

Women from the Mod Revival East London and Essex 1979-1984 Credits In order of Appearance Nikki Crancher 2.19 Ani de La Prida 7.46 Ani de La Prida and Nicky Crancher 10.29 Diane Cracknell 15.27 Joanne Earl 19.18 Jackie Donald nee Earl 21.49 Joanne Earl 24.59 Rosemarie Hewson 27.16 Paula Binni 34.01 Belinda Stokes 39.31 Interviews Susan Avery and Diane Lyons Graphic Design Izzy Avery Music The Purp...

This podcast episode takes journey through the Mod revival of 1979-1984, focusing on the personal experiences of women. These women share their vivid memories of iconic bands like Secret Affair and the Purple Hearts. The Mod scene, centred around venues like the Hundred Club and the Bridge House, was a vibrant escape from the austerity of the era. The narratives capture the youthful exuberance and...

This podcasts explores the mod revival as told by women who experienced it first-hand through their passion for scooters.. With stories that include personal triumphs and the challenges of owning scooters in a male dominated scene, listeners are given a vivid narrative rich with anecdotes of youthful rebellion, fashion, and freedom. These women recount the excitement and camaraderie found in the s...

This podcast explores the vibrant world of the Women of the Mod Revival from 1979 to 1984, focusing on the remarkable style evolution of Mods in East London and Essex. The episode discusses how these women creatively crafted unique fashion identities through charity shopping, borrowing clothing from parents, and DIY projects. This era saw a shift from punk-inspired styles to more classic mod looks...

Set against a backdrop of economic struggle in late-70s East London and Essex, the Mod revival emerged and thrived. This podcast captures first hand stories from women who lived the scene. Join a cultural exploration featuring lively details about Mod fashion, the music that shaped their identities, and the vibrant venues they frequented. Despite ridicule from mainstream press, these women crafted...