From the Observer archive, 24 May 1964: Mods v Rockers: Britain’s summer of discontent

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Originally published in the Observer on 24 May 1964 The Mod and Rocker season will probably last in its present form until August Bank Holiday. It will feature renewed forays to the south coast and possibly to Southend. Last Monday’s fighting at Brighton and Margate, followed by skirmishes throughout the

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Restaurant review: Mari Vanna, London | Jay Rayner

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Mari Vanna, a wildly over-the-top take on Russian cooking, is a delicious carb-fest not to be taken lightly 116 Knightsbridge, London SW1 (020 7225 3122). Meal for two, including vodka and service £150 Spare a thought for the poor soul tasked with dusting the tchotchkes that cram the shelves of

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Jiajong Hotel Nantong Nantong China

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When I was in Nantong I stayed a week in the Jiajong Hotel. Great location, ok rooms and close to all the main attractions. Hotel Reviews

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Following the footsteps of Steve Jobs in California

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Steve Jobs was the ultimate tastemaster, but the Apple co-founder lived in surprising suburban ordinariness in Silicon Valley. Follow Jonathan Margolis on our interactive map as he follows Jobs’s trail Jonathan Margolis Giulio Frigieri Debbie Lawson Travel news, travel guides and reviews | guardian.co.uk

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Skiing in Scotland, bluebell walks and sunshine on a budget

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A late snow flurry in the Cairngorms, blue skies and bluebells and a cheap week away in June – with everything Take me there: Cairngorm, Scotland To say that the Cairngorm (cairngormmountain.org) in Scotland has had an unusual season would be an understatement. Warm weather meant there were no snowsports

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Hotel Residence Viterbo Inn Viterbo Italy

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The Hotel Residence Inn was a pretty good choice and it had all the comforts we needed. The personelle at the reception was welcoming and helpful. They provided all kinds of brochures and helped us plan some excursions. The Hotel Residence Inn is good budget option. Hotel Reviews

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Viewfinder competition: win a £150 hotel voucher

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Name the place and win a £150 voucher from Hotels.com, letting you stay at thousands of hotels worldwide Observer Travel news, travel guides and reviews | guardian.co.uk

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Benkirai Saint-Tropez : St. Tropez, French Riviera, France

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Please note: Benkirai Saint-Tropez operates seasonally from April to October each year. The thought of the Côte d’Azur might initially conjure gaudy imagery of giant yachts, expensive sunglasses, and all manner of conspicuous consumption, but St. Tropez, even after all these years, defies those expectations. Nestled in a lush Mediterranean

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On the trail of Steve Jobs in California

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He was the ultimate tastemaker, but Apple co-founder Steve Jobs lived in surprising suburban ordinariness in Silicon Valley. Jonathan Margolis follows his trail • Click here to see an interactive map showing Jonathan’s tour of the valley The bestselling biography of Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson is most notable for revealing

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Hotel Terme di Garniga Trento Trento Italy

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Staying at the Hotel Terme di Garniga was good. We got a cheap package deal so we were really surprised by the great standard of the room. Room with television, private bathroom and daily cleaning service. Hotel Reviews

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