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Post WWII in England, Teddy Girls, sometimes called Judies, voiced their particular brand of personal rebellion by adopting a singularly androgynous look based loosely on Edwardian menswear. They had a smart, well crafted appearance that was quite at odds with the notion of rebellion. They were in fact, more intimidating because they staunchly refused to adhere to societal norms.
Along with their counterparts, the Teddy Boys, they appeared first in the working class areas of East and West London that had been hardest hit during the War. They rejected the austerity of the post war economy and essentially gave the finger to the ruling class by adopting and changing its styles.
Film director Ken Russell took these images of Teddy Girls in the Notting Hill District of London in the mid 50s. - Attire's Mind
#teddy boys#teddy girls#judies#ww11#world war 2#ken russell#vintage photograph#post war#rebellion#menswear#these girls look fantastic
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John Patrick Byrne (1940-2023) — Underwood Lane [acrylic, gouache and pencil, on board, ca. 2010]
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#the beatles#john lennon#paul mccartney#j&p#mclennon#mclennon mood board#i want you#early beatles#teddy boys#leather mclennon#steamy#dirty mclennon#thirstposting#but seriously#they were in love
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im scared to finish this, lol! some small doggy ringo to compensate
#the dogboy ringos i j drew for fun but lol. they are going here NOW#the beatles#beatles fanart#fanart#ringo starr#teddy boys#xartx#pre beatles#?#rory storm and the hurricanes#my art
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anyways heres this shitty little poem i wrote about the beatles in hamburg, theres no title because who cares. Enjoy=)
you are a drop of britain in that german sea
your english flesh still too raw, virgin
but the baltic wind will toughen it up.
the playing might give you callouses on your fingertips
but those streets will build callouses over your inhibitions
it will open your eyes
but close your mind
tighten your shoulders
but loosen your groin.
the Union Jack is your blanket
and the crumbling of the old empire
fuels your rabid youth.
the ink well in your mind
will make the world lucky for you.
#john lennon#paul mccartney#the beatles#george harrison#ringo starr#1960s#hamburgerabeatles#hamburg era#teddy boys#stuart sutcliffe#beatles in hamburg
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Wole Soyinka on West Indians in London. He incorrectly said Colin Powell instead of Enoch Powell. Funnily enough, Elombe Brath claimed that, in grammar school, Colin Powell called him a “nigger” during an argument. Elombe chased him up the stairs and punched him in the mouth.
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could i request a teddy boy john x reader 🥺 maybe going on a cute date?
Anon asked for Teddy boy!John x reader, TYSM FOR THE REQ! <3 i hope you like it! (i saw this req a lil late 😔)
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-You started dating John a week ago or so, your relationship with him is a little rocky, but you’re both wildly in love.
-But John being John, he’s the jealous type. He won’t even let another boy look at you let alone touch you.
-He’s had his eye on you for quite some time, checking you out. Meaningless flirting at first.
-But then it came to touching.. God, his touches always sent shivers right up your spine.
-You liked seeing someone like him chase after you, always at a fingertips reach.
-You like bad boys, what is there more to say?
-He was a troublesome, feared, protective and nonetheless attractive man.
-(And also cute with the way he carried a guitar around all the time)
-John brought up the idea of a date, he was going to secure this relationship one way or another.
“So, baby, since we’re dating, I think we should go on a *real* date, not just stickin’ around n’ hiding from your parents whenever I come over.” John said, lighting a cigarette, his back leaning against the wall outside of the school you both went to.
You almost forgot about how your parents treated him, they didn’t like your boyfriend all that much, they scoffed at your relationship whenever you brought it up but you didn’t care. You were in love and that’s all that matters. You would run away with him if you could.
“Really?.. I dunno, John, you wanna make that commitment?” You played and teased. It was obvious you wanted to, by the look in your eyes n biting your lip ever so slightly.
“Yeah really, I wouldn’t be sayin this if I wasn’t serious. Besides, ya wanna go with me don’t you?” He cooed, his fingers gently caressing and lifting your chin.
You could barely look him in the eye with how he was making your knees go weak and your cheeks red. But you nodded, unable to say anything at the moment.
“Good, good puppy.” His voice was so soft with you but rough and loud with everyone else, you couldn’t get enough.
“A-Alright then!” You announced, “It’s settled.- Next thing you know you’re gonna try to put a ring on my finger.” You smiled at the thought, despite it just being a joke.
“Maybe that is next, ya never know.” Oh you wish you could have seen your face realizing what his response was, priceless.
“Meet me at the hill around 5, don’t be late.”
Before you could say anything about the date being quite literally today he walking away, you took the chance to run back to your house to get yourself ready. You knew John wasn’t the best at timing things or making actual plans. So you stuck with it.
You threw on a pretty sundress with flower patterns, simple makeup and some comfortable shoes (but still fashionable) All just before 5. The place John was talking about wasn’t too far from your house, it was a small grassy hill with a huge trees around it. It’s a pretty place to relax, especially now during the summer.
You got there as fast as you could on foot, you didn’t want to tell your parents either since they’d realize who you were with and you’re a terrible liar, you’d 100% get grounded.
Once you made it, you saw John in comfortable yet dashing clothing, actually, he looks good in anything so you didn’t really care. But he had a picnic basket and blanket laid out.
He made n bought your favorite foods and drinks. You assumed he was planning this for longer than you expected.
“John?..” You smiled, he smiled right back, waving you over, you ushered right on and sat down. “This is amazing, where did you find the time??-“
“Shhh now love don’t question my expertise.“ He shushed you with a sandwich to your mouth and you took it, trying not to giggle at his goofiness.
“N’ I thought we could watch the sunset while we had a picnic, as a real date without anyone, ye know seeing us.”
You adored the effort John put into this and kissed him, his arms hooking around you while you watch the sun say goodnight. You wouldn’t want this moment to end, ever.
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No one talks about enough how people were quoted saying that if you slept in a bed with George Harrison you’d end up cuddled with him in the night and basically wake up in his arms with that in mind….McHarrison Snuggles on the hitchhiking trip?!
#mcharrison#fruitybeatlerambles#george harrison#paul mccartney#the beatles#thebeatlesarefruity#thebeatles#fruitybeatle#teddy boy#teddy boys
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#these outfits always look so uncomfortable to me#isn’t it sweaty#leather beatles#the beatles#john lennon#paul mccartney#george harrison#ringo starr#rocknroll#60s fashion#teddy boys
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John Patrick Byrne (1940-2023) — Teddy Boy with Moon and Cat [oil on scraperboard, 2019]
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London- England, 1958.
The Guv'nors was the first published photograph of Don McCullin . It shows a Finsbury Park gang posing in a local dilapidated house, days after a policeman was shot dead by one of its members.
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The teddy boy look was a
✨️Slay✨️
#they slayed#john lennon#george harrison#stuart sutcliffe#teddy boys#1960s#60s#the beatles#astrid kirchherr
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