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Blondie in Camera 1978 at the Barbican celebrates the work of photographer Martyn Goddard

Thu 26th February, 2026Wed 25th February, 2026 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This small exhibition in the Barbican Library provided a wonderful insight into the world of Blondie as they climbed the charts in the late 1970s.

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The life and death of Pete Shelley - a personal reflection
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The life and death of Pete Shelley – a personal reflection

Fri 7th December, 2018 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I’m trying to think of how to say what I want to say about Pete Shelley. I was kinda speechless when I heard so just posted up a link to …

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Punk 1976-78: Sex Pistols and the rise of punk rock documented at the British Library
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Punk 1976-78: Sex Pistols and the rise of punk rock documented at the British Library

Thu 12th May, 2016Mon 21st February, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Opening tomorrow, Friday 13th May, Punk 1976-78 is a small exhibition at the British Library charting the emergence and influence of early punk rock. Launched on the 40th anniversary of punk, the …

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