Quadrophenia Collection arrives at Littledean Jail

We have been exclusively told of the sale of the largest Quadrophenia Collection of its kind in the world to Littledean Jail in the Royal Forest of Dean.

Andy Jones, the curator (although he likes to be known as 'The Jailer') acquired the Quadrophenia Collection in December from a private collector. He was up against the likes of Liam Gallagher from Oasis and the 'Hard Rock Cafe' chain in a bidding war which ended with the collections new home to be at Littledean Jail. We asked Andy Jones if he would enlighten us to the final price paid and of which sank the hopes of his bidding rivals for the Quadrophenia Collection, but he declined and said only, "Well it cost more than a pound" - thanks Andy.

The Collection of Mod and related memorabilia is taken from the cult classic 1979 film 'Quadrophenia' which tells the story of the infamous Brighton riots between the Mods and Rockers in the mid 1960's.

The Quadrophenia Collection boasts two of the most famous bikes on two wheels in the world, one being the Vespa GS-Rally scooter which belonged to 'Ace Face' (played by Sting) and was subsequently 'nicked' by Jimmy (Phil Daniels) from outside the Grand Hotel in Brighton. There is also a 100% replica of Jimmy's Lambretta scooter which was rebuilt from the spares and extra parts from other bikes used throughout the film.

Other classic Quadropenia exhibits include numerous jackets and clothing, lots of signed photos, film stills and original posters including an awesome life size cast backdrop to name but a few.

The Littledean Jail Quadrophenia Collection will be open for all to admire from Easter 2008 at the Jail which is in Littledean - the southern gateway to the Royal Forest of Dean.

7 January 2008
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