The Skinheads of 1979-1983 in pictures by Derek Ridgers

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.

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1. 1979. 69 Dean Street, Soho

2. 1982. Chelsea

3. 1981. John and Dave from Chelsea

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

5. 1981. Leicester Square

6. 1981. Donna. Leicester Square

7. 1980. A young skinhead on Carnaby Street

8. 1981. During the holiday

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

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

11. 1981. Two skinhead girls on holiday in Brighton

12. 1981. Skinheads hang out on Goulston Street

13. 1984. Wayne from Wally Street

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20. 1978

21. 1979. August day of rest

22. 1981. Hastings

23. 1981. Mark, Leicester Square

24. 1981. Piccadilly, March

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

26. 1982. Chris, Chelsea

27. 1984. Soho

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30. 1984. Near Carnaby Street

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