Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.149
Object Name
Poster
Title
Paddington Post
Place
Paddington Printshop, London; Meanwhile Gardens
People
Paddington Printshop
Date
c.1977
Description
Screenprinted poster, "Paddington Post" at the top in bold red. Below is "What's on in Meanwhile Gardens Open Air Theatre / Summer events for kids / What is Paddington Post? / Women's Centre" in blue headers with information below each section.
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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