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Anti-Nazi League carnival in 1978

The 70s 80s 90s Blog8 years ago4 years ago54 mins

In 1978, the Anti-Nazi League and Rock Against Racism held a huge Carnival at Victoria Park in Mile End where The Clash and other bands played

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When Shoreditch was fascist territory

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When Shoreditch was fascist territory

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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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Record Mirror front covers from the late 70s

The 70s 80s 90s Blog15 years ago4 years ago01 mins

Record Mirror had some amazing front covers in the late 70s with pop stars like Siouxsie Sioux and Debbie Harry

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Bands playing Northern Ireland during The Troubles

The 70s 80s 90s Blog15 years ago4 years ago016 mins

Bands often avoided Northern Ireland during The Troubles so the province generated its own punk scene as Tony McMahon discovers

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