By the 1960s, the first teenage generation free from conscription emerged in Britain. Young people were finally given a voice and freedom to do what they wanted. The parents of the Sixties teenage generation had spent their youth fighting for their lives in the Second World War and wanted their own children to enjoy their youth and be able to have more fun and freedom. By the early 1960s, teenagers were already significantly different to those of a decade ago.
These interesting vintage photographs were taken by photographer Roger Mayne that show London youth culture scenes from the late 1950s to early '60s.
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| Teenage boy, October 15, 1959 |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Teddy boys on a corner, Southam Street, 1956 |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Teddy girls, Battersea Fun Fair |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Southam Street, London |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Southam Street, London |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Southam Street, London |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Southam Street, London |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Southam Street, London |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Teddy boys, Princedale Road, 1956 |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Group with policeman, Southam Street, 1956 |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Teenagers, Soho Fair, 1958 |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Girl, Soho, October 14, 1959 |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Teenage band, Parkhill Estate, Sheffield, "Teenage night", April 7 1961 |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Hampstead Heath Fair, 1961 |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Teenagers on the ground, Beaulieu Jazz Festival, 1961 |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Boys gambling, Princedale Road, April 15 1956 |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Couple Jiving, "Teenage night", April 7 1961 |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Girl, Beaulieu Jazz Festival, July 29 1961 |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Couple, Richmond Jazz Festival, July 1962 |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Rockers, Brixton, 1863 |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Southam Street, London |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Two teenagers, Soho, October 14, 1959 |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Rockers on motorcycles, Brixton, 1963 |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Couple in front of window, Richmond Jazz Festival, July 1962 |
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| Jivers, Richmond Jazz Festival, July 1962 |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Girl eating crisps with couple |
27 Fascinating Black and White Photographs That Capture Scenes of London Youth Culture in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s
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| Jivers, Richmond Jazz Festival, July 1962 |