Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.184
Object Name
Poster
Title
You don't have to be a loner!
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Paddington Printshop
Date
1975-1991
Description
Screenprinted poster, "You don't have to be a loner!" in black on yellow paper with an image of a cat walking with tail in the air. Below on a black stripe is yellow and white text "Join the Friends of Age Concern Westminster - Age Concern is action for the elderly". Below is "Your local group is:" with space left blank for handwriting in.
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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