The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

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Shaved heads, provocative tattoos in the most unpredictable places, leather jackets and Dr. Martens shoes — yes, these are the invariable attributes of a subculture called "skinheads". For the first time this direction appeared in England in the late 60s of the last century. Photographer Derek Ridgers is familiar with representatives of this subculture firsthand — his black-and-white photographs are perhaps one of the most striking portraits of representatives of this then-young movement.

The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers
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The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

1. 1979. 69 Dean Street, Soho

The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

2. 1982. Chelsea

The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

3. 1981. John and Dave from Chelsea

The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

4. 1980. Dawn (left) and Becky at the railway station in Putney

The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

5. 1981. Leicester Square

The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

6. 1981. Donna. Leicester Square

The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

7. 1980. A young skinhead on Carnaby Street

The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

8. 1981. During the holiday

The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

9. 1981. Kevin outside the Last Hope store on Goulston Street

The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

10. 1979. Kate (left) and Leslie, Shoreditch

The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

11. 1981. Two skinhead girls on holiday in Brighton

The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

12. 1981. Skinheads hang out on Goulston Street

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13. 1984. Wayne from Wally Street

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20. 1978

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21. 1979. August day of rest

The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

22. 1981. Hastings

The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

23. 1981. Mark, Leicester Square

The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

24. 1981. Piccadilly, March

The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

25. 1981. Near The Last Resort club on Goulston Street. Aldgate

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26. 1982. Chris, Chelsea

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27. 1984. Soho

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Keywords: 80s | Britain | Skinheads | Subculture

     

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