Teddy boys

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These well-dressed teenager of the '50s and '60s were inspired by the styles of the Edwardian dandies. In addition to looking fine as hell, they were early converts to the gospel of rock and roll.

"The Teddy Boy look" began in 1950's England when young men wore clothing inspired by the dandies of the Edwardian era. They were originally named "Cosh boys" until the Daily Express shortened 'Edwardian' to 'Teddy' for a headline in 1953, changing history.

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Photograph, black and white, 'Tattooed Teddy boy - Southend on Sea', by Kevin Lear, 1974.

Teddy Boy Creepers

These well-dressed teenager of the '50s and '60s were inspired by the styles of the Edwardian dandies. In addition to looking fine as hell, they were early converts to the gospel of rock and roll.

Classics from the 50s and 60s, with photos and interactive trivia quiz

Teddy Boy - 1950

Eddy et Pat Vince Jésus Mario et Olivier Bruno

Bad boy

This guy to awesome .