Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.255
Object Name
Poster
Title
Paddington fire station open day - to be opened at 2 o'clock
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Paddington Printshop
Description
Screenprinted poster, âPaddington fire station open day - to be opened at 2 o'clockâ. Below is an illustration of a group of firemen in yellow trousers and hats, and blue jackets. They stand in front of a fire engine. The background paper is red and smaller text reads âdrill displays, hot dogs, lucky programme, police and ambulance display, raffle, ices, refreshments, balloons, modern and vintage fire enginesâ. Along the bottom reads âSunday 19th July admission for freeâ.
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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