Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.206
Object Name
Poster
Title
Join the Craigmillar fight
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Paddington Printshop; Craigmillar
Description
Screenprinted poster, âJoin the Craigmillar fight.â Below is an illustration of a tree with words along each branch the words include âkids, youth, transport, neighbourhood help, elderly, housebound, work, adults.â To the right of the tree is a large axe the size of the tree full stop at the base of the tree are orange stickpeople, three of whom are holding a banner that reads âstop the axeâ. Below in smaller black text is âhow you can help: sign the petitions. Right to the press and The CFS full stop contact your MP, councilor, radio.â
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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