Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.187
Object Name
Poster
Title
Benefit Dance for the Campaign Against A Criminal Trespass Law
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Paddington Printshop; Campaign Against the Criminal Trespass Law (CACTL); The Derelicts; Stepney Sisters; Cuckoo's Nest
Date
1975-1991
Description
Screenprinted poster, "Benefit Dance for the Campaign Against A Criminal Trespass Law" in bold red at the top. Below is a illustration of a man in blue outfit holding two pieces of paper with "Law Commission's Proposals For a Criminal Trespass Law..." ripped up. IN blue text is "Starring The Derelicts, Stepney Sisters, Cuckoo's Nest."
This poster was made by Paddington Printshop, a community graphic design and print workshop in West London, co-founded by John Phillips and Pippa Smith. Between 1975-1991, the centre printed over 400 designs for left-wing community organisations. These publicised local political campaigns such as housing rights and food co-ops, to social gatherings including play days, gardening clubs, gigs and festivals. Their do-it-yourself style was part of the proto-punk ethos.
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