Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.245
Object Name
Poster
Title
No cuts in RB Kensington & Chelsea public spending
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Paddington Printshop; Marylands Community Centre
Description
Screenprinted poster, âNo cuts in RB Kensington & Chelsea public spendingâ. Below an image of a knife skinning down a bone. Beside the illustration in small text reads âwhen there's no fat leftâ. At the bottom in purple text reads âbus passes, lunch clubs, libraries, playgroups, social services, etc.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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