Yobs Collection

Police move in to control the fans at St James Park 27 March 1982

Chelsea football fans are escorted along New Bridge Street in Newcastle by police 27 March 1982

The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring and Feathering
479181 The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring and Feathering, 1774 (hand-coloured engraving) by Dawe, Philip (c.1750-85); 37.8 x 27 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring & Feathering, pub. 1774 (engraving)
2655349 The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring & Feathering, pub. 1774 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Newcastle United Supporters march along Pilgrim Street in Newcastle 25 / 03 / 80
Newcastle United Supporters march along Pilgrim Street in Newcastle 25/03/80

Newcastle Supporters - Police on horse back control the Newcastle supporters outside St James Park 28 August 1982

Teenage Rampage
A rebellious group of English teenagers with their motorbikes, wearing leathers, joking, snogging and swigging shandy!

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"Yobs: A Historical Tale of Hooliganism and Rebellion" In the annals of history, moments of chaos and unruly behavior have often been associated with a group known as "yobs. " From the streets of Newcastle to the grand theaters of London, these incidents have left an indelible mark on society. On that fateful day in 1982, St James Park became a battleground as police moved in to control fans. The clash between authority and passion unfolded before our eyes, reminding us of the volatile nature that can arise from football fanaticism. But yobbish behavior was not limited to sports events alone. In 1809, at the Grand National Theatre, a performance titled "Killing no Murder" captivated audiences with its controversial themes. This engraving immortalizes both the play's impact and perhaps hints at societal unrest simmering beneath the surface. Across the Atlantic Ocean, another form of rebellion took hold during colonial times. "The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man" depicts an act known as tarring and feathering – a brutal punishment inflicted upon those who dared enforce unpopular taxes. It serves as a reminder that yob-like actions were not confined to one nation or era. Back in Newcastle, scenes reminiscent of teenage rampage played out on Pilgrim Street in 1980. Young supporters marched through their city with fervor unmatched by any other age group. Their energy was met by mounted police attempting to maintain order amidst this youthful frenzy. New Bridge Street witnessed yet another display of rowdy conduct when Chelsea football fans found themselves escorted by police through unfamiliar territory. The clash between rival teams spilled onto these streets like wildfire; passions ignited without regard for public safety or decorum. These instances serve as reminders that throughout history there have been moments when society has grappled with hooliganism and disorderly conduct – acts we now associate with yobs.