Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.26
Object Name
Poster
Title
Advisory service for squatters
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
John Phillips (designer); Paddington Printshop; Advice Service for Squatters (ASS)
Date
1979
Description
Screenprinted poster, âAdvisory service for squattersâ in yellow bubble writing at the top, above an illustration of a house which is also a red landline phone with a cable trailing off to one side. In black text at the bottom reads âsquatting is still legalâ. Above that is small text with information including âA.S.S. is a free information service run by squatters for squatters and homeless people. Contact us if you need a home or legal advice or help with other difficultiesâ.
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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