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Brighton Subculture in the 1990s: Fascinating Photos of Rebellious Brighton’s Youth

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In the 1980s and 1990s, national brewery chains began setting up large ‘super-pubs’ in Brighton, complete with corporate themes or a ‘house style.’ These so-called ‘ superclubs, small independent pubs were accused of being squeezed out of business due to their cheap food and drink promotions—the Zap club and parties on the beach. Located within the King’s Road arches, The Zap is now known as The Arch. Brighton partygoers enjoyed the acid house music at the venue for most of the 90s.

Several traditional pubs were converted into trendy bars and cafes during the 1990s due to the growth and influence of local pub chains C-Side and Zel. Stylish bars formed the meeting points for people preparing for evening dance clubs, reflecting the emergence of the club scene. C-Side’s Kate Johnson noted, “I think there is still a place for small independent pubs.”. People now want stylish bars to go to before going to clubs in Brighton.

The 1990s were often reminiscent, while others wanted to know more about Brighton’s past to see what they wanted the city to achieve. The Quaffer took these photos to document Brighton’s alternative scene in 1994.

#1 We’re not Goths!” Ayng and Jenny, white-faced in the Prince George, Trafalgar Street, 30th July 1994

We're not Goths!" Ayng and Jenny, white-faced in the Prince George, Trafalgar Street, 30th July 1994

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#4 Robin Tate in the Green Dragon, Sydney Street, April 1994

Robin Tate in the Green Dragon, Sydney Street, April 1994

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#5 Inside Immediate Records and Clothing, Sydney Street, 1994

Inside Immediate Records and Clothing, Sydney Street, 1994

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#6 Jenny (“I’m definitely not a goth!”), white-faced at the Prince George, Trafalgar Street, 30th July 1994

Jenny ("I'm definitely not a goth!"), white-faced at the Prince George, Trafalgar Street, 30th July 1994

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#7 Robin Tate in the Green Dragon, Sydney Street, April 1994

Robin Tate in the Green Dragon, Sydney Street, April 1994

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#8 Scoffer gives me a friendly V-sign at the Richmond, August 1994

Scoffer gives me a friendly V-sign at the Richmond, August 1994

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#9 An individual” in the beer garden of the Hobgoblin, July 1994

An individual" in the beer garden of the Hobgoblin, July 1994

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#10 Barry at the Prince Albert, Trafalgar Street, April 1994

Barry at the Prince Albert, Trafalgar Street, April 1994

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#11 Damien and friend at the Prince George, Trafalgar Street, 30th July 1994

Damien and friend at the Prince George, Trafalgar Street, 30th July 1994

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#15 Mohawk Punks at the Richmond – Alan, Duncan and friend – August 1994

Mohawk Punks at the Richmond - Alan, Duncan and friend - August 1994

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#17 Sophie in the alleyway by the Quadrant, 30th July 1994

Sophie in the alleyway by the Quadrant, 30th July 1994

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#18 Alistair in Brighton Square, The Lanes, August 1994

Alistair in Brighton Square, The Lanes, August 1994

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#22 Ezra and Joe at the Great Eastern, Trafalgar Street, July 1994

Ezra and Joe at the Great Eastern, Trafalgar Street, July 1994

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#24 Hooly at the Green Dragon, Sydney Street, April 1994

Hooly at the Green Dragon, Sydney Street, April 1994

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#25 Hooly turns his back at the Green Dragon, Sydney Street, April 1994

Hooly turns his back at the Green Dragon, Sydney Street, April 1994

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#26 Paul and Akasha at the Green Dragon, Sydney Street, April 1994

Paul and Akasha at the Green Dragon, Sydney Street, April 1994

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#27 Peter at Uncle Sam’s Clothing Shop, Sydney Street, 26th July 1994

Peter at Uncle Sam's Clothing Shop, Sydney Street, 26th July 1994

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#28 Piera in Dislocator Records, April 1994.

Piera in Dislocator Records, April 1994.

This was at 92c Redcross Street, off Trafalgar Street, and is now the 'Tucked Away' Sandwich & Coffee Shop

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#30 Special Brew in the basement room next to the Heart and Hand, North Street, 1994

Special Brew in the basement room next to the Heart and Hand, North Street, 1994

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#31 Special Brew in the basement room next to the Heart and Hand, North Street, 1994

Special Brew in the basement room next to the Heart and Hand, North Street, 1994

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#32 Tim & Becky, Green Dragon, Sydney Street, April 1994

Tim & Becky, Green Dragon, Sydney Street, April 1994

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