Mods have descended on Brighton as the annual celebration of the 60s subculture kicks off.
Hundreds of scooters flooded into Madeira Drive as people flocked to the South Coast for the annual Mod Weekender.
The gathering, which includes ride-alongs as well as concerts and other events, is an annual August Bank Holiday spectacle in the city.
Gleaming scooters of all shapes and sizes parked along the seafront while Mods chatted about their pride and joy.
Many riders donned Union Jack helmets while others wore coats paying tribute to The Who, who are synonymous with the movement.
The gathering kicks off a long weekend of events in Brighton related to Mods with concerts taking place across the Bank Holiday.
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In the 1960s mods and rockers descended on Brighton with the ensuing riots immortalised in the film Quadrophenia.
Scooter riders have come to the city ever since to celebrate the culture, many of them including a visit to Quadrophenia Alley off East Street, which famoulsy features in the film.
Brighton’s Mod Weekender takes place from today until Monday. Events are being held in The Volks club in Madeira Drive as well as Komedia in Gardner Street.
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