Sarah Kenny

Sarah Kenny, a Lecturer in Modern History at the University of Birmingham and author, dives into the unique landscape of youth culture in post-war Britain. She illuminates how Sheffield, often overlooked, became a vibrant site for youth identities. The discussion highlights the interplay between commerce and leisure, revealing how shifting spaces shaped young people's experiences. Kenny also explores moral panics around youth leisure, and the changing dynamics of gender in pubs, shedding light on social environments that influenced identities.

In this engaging discussion, Sarah Kenny, a Lecturer in Modern History at the University of Birmingham, dives into youth culture in post-war Britain, specifically through the lens of Sheffield. She reveals how changing leisure spaces, such as pubs and nightclubs, shaped young identities. Kenny highlights the evolving dynamics of commerce in youth culture and the moral panic surrounding leisure activities. She also explores gendered experiences in nightlife and examines intriguing topics like underage drinking and marketing to teenagers in the 1960s.