Catalogue Number
NMLH.1994.168.98.1
Object Name
Poster
Title
Communists say no cruise missiles in Britain poster
Events
The Cold War ; Greenham Common Women's peace camp
Date
1980
Description
Large white poster with black writing saying "Communists say No Cruise Missiles in Britain." Underneath this text is a missile/combat plane with star logo symbolising the air force. Underneath the plane, there is a printed illustration of a map-like outline of Britain - this is red. Red symbolises communism, but the drawing of Britain also looks like a blood splatter - this could represent the bloodshed caused by cruise missiles. There is a target symbol on top of this drawing of Britain. Cruise missiles are a guided missile used against terrestrial targets. America deployed them in the U.K as a nuclear deterrent during the Cold War. The British Royal Navy also operates U.S cruise missiles. This poster is anti-missiles, anti-war, anti-military and pro-disarmament. The bottom of the poster has publishing information, saying "Published by CPGB 16 King St London and Printed by Hampden Advertising Limited, 79 Robertson Street, Glasgow G28HY." There are some yellowed stains on the side, and the paper is frayed.
