Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.240
Object Name
Poster
Title
Fight for the right to work
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Paddington Printshop; Tony Cliff
Description
Screenprinted poster, âFight for the right to workâ in yellow on a black background or wall with an illustration of a man leaning against the corner of the brick wall. Smaller text underneath in black on yellow reads âThursday 11 December at Woodlands Hall W3. Speakers Tony Cliff + AEC shop steward.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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