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London’s boroughs are marking 50 years since they were established, on 1 April 1965. The boroughs were set up by the London Government Act (1963) in the midst of the most noticeable social upheaval since WW2, as ‘Swinging London’ was in ‘full swing’.
To mark the day American soul singer and mod hero, Geno Washington, a Londoner for over 50 years, met the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Audrey Lewis, in Carnaby Street. The iconic shopping street came to symbolise the youth and optimism of the era, when London became the world’s cultural focal point.
They were joined by the cast of the hit west end musical, Sunny Afternoon, nominated for five Olivier Awards, which tells the story of The Kinks.
Also present are vintage scooters from the mod era courtesy of Soho’s Bar Italia Scooter Club.