King Mojo Reunion - 10/06/22

King Mojo Reunion – 10/06/22

It was a teenage club that only lasted three-and-a-half years but it’s set to make a return to celebrate the launch of the brand new ‘Dirty Stop Out’s Guide to 1960s Sheffield’. King Mojo – which was unveiled by Peter and Geoff Stringfellow in 1964 – made its name for attracting up-and-coming stars that went on to become global icons. …

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Mods : Shaping A Generation Exhibition, Leicester – Part 1

Mods : Shaping A Generation Exhibition, Leicester Part 1 For many of the visitors to this site, I am sure you will have visited or be aware of the Mods : Shaping A Generation Exhibition festival in Leicester. This ran from the 13th April to 30th May 2019 at the New Walk Museum. This unique project encompassed the 1960s youth …

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Mod Books, Mod Reading & Mod Subculture Literature Part 2

Following on from Mod Books, Mod Reading & Mod Subculture Literature Part 1, here I conclude with part 2. Contributions come from Mod authors Elizabeth Woodcraft, Graham Lentz, Shaun Knapp, Neil Sheasby and Don Hughes. A Sense of Occasion – Elizabeth Woodcraft Elizabeth Woodcraft’s first book about the early Sixties in Chelmsford. A Sense of Occasion, is a collection of …

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Mod Books, Mod Reading & Mod Subculture Literature Part 1

Mod Books, Mod Reading & Mod Subculture Literature, As those who know me well, know I am an avid reader and collector of Kitchen Sink Realism. Furthermore one which is, in my opinion, a basic staple for any book shelf related to Mod subculture reading.  However I personally believe that whilst those who have an interest in the Mod Scene, …

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Fashion Talk With Gill Evans Catling

If you are, or have ever been active in the Mod scene you will have heard of Gill Evans Catling. Gill and her late husband Del Evans were original Mods back in the sixties, having already coined the pre-Mod term Continentalists in the late 50s. Always stylish & polished, Gill is a walking master-class of Mod style; a beacon of …

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Mods 19:64 Exhibition Launch

Mods 19:64 Exhibition Launch 1960s themed menu, Biff Bang Pow DJs (Free) Exhibition Continues: 15th – 29th June 2019 Free admission “Anybody who was a Mod will probably say the same thing, that it had an incredible effect on us all and it has stayed with us throughout our lives. The whole thing was about style; style in what you …

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Mods: Iconic Images on Film

filmtramp presents a finely selected collection of short films, clips and music celebrating Mods, scooters, fashion and café culture. A unique opportunity to see some rare clips as well as some classic favourites. Tickets just £5, to book please contact the museum reception on 0116 225 4920 Event to complement our Mods: Shaping a Generation exhibition on now at the …

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