Room with framed black-and-white photos on the wall, vintage music posters, and a Rufus Thomas promotional poster.

FOR ALL THINGS SOULFUL

Welcome to MODUS

Modus is an organisation that was formed to promote all things soulful - including exhibitions, seminars, club nights, and also encompassing Modus The House Of Soul & The Modus Archive.

Modus logo with tagline "The House of Soul"

Modus The House Of Soul is the retail arm of the organisation - selling rare vinyl, books, memorabilia, posters and much more.

Text logo with Modus Archive. 'MODUS' in large white letters, 'ARCHIVE' in smaller yellow letters, with a yellow circle replacing the 'O'. Black background.

A collection of information and items relating to all aspects of British Youth Culture from the post war period to the present.

Featured Products

Denise LaSalle 'A Love Reputation'
Denise LaSalle 'A Love Reputation'
£95.00
Larry Atkins - Lighten Up / Ain't That Love Enough
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Larry Atkins - Lighten Up / Ain't That Love Enough
£550.00
Erma Franklin, 'Open Up Your Soul'
Erma Franklin, 'Open Up Your Soul'
£45.00
A wall display featuring multiple framed black-and-white photographs, newspaper clippings, and documents. The frames are arranged in a grid pattern on a white wall. One frame contains assorted documents and envelopes, while another has vintage newspaper articles. The surrounding frames display various black-and-white photos.

Archive

Focusing on Mod, Rudies, and Soul Boys, our expertise lies in the movements that have shaped the music, style, and identity of generations. The Archive is continually under development; we welcome any input on your thoughts / experiences on the cults and culture that has represented the growth and development of the many British Youth Movements that have become recognised as a significant influence worldwide.

Upcoming Events

  • Event poster for Modus music night, featuring soul, Motown, R&B, and ska at The Old Bell Hotel on Sadlergate, Derby, on July 18, 2025, from 7 PM until late, with tickets costing 5 pounds. The poster has a blue background with yellow and red text, and an image of a historic building.

    Summer Soul Spectacular

    Friday 18th July - 19:00 - Late

    Modus and the 60’s Old Originals return for their next brilliant session at The Old Bell.

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