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Brilliant Record Mirror cover featuring The Motors

The 70s 80s 90s Blog14 years ago4 years ago01 mins

Brilliant Record Mirror cover featuring The Motors. These were pained front covers not photographs.

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When Thatcher gave into the miners…

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When Thatcher gave into the miners…in 1981. The NUM defeated Thatcher that year.

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High youth unemployment – we knew it too…back in 1980

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High youth unemployment – we knew it too…back in 1980

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Adam and the Ants – Prince Charming – the fan club

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Adam and the Ants – Prince Charming – the fan club

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The Comsat Angels – and Siouxsie on tour

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The Comsat Angels – and Siouxsie on tour

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1981 riot in Coventry

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1981 saw a riot in Coventry over racism attended by boxer Errol Christie while The Specials played a gig of unity at The Butts stadium

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Buy Original Rude Boy – biography of Neville Staple, The Specials

Boxing and racism in the 80s

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