Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.36
Object Name
Poster
Title
Roundwood Festival
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
John Phillips and Kate McLean (designers); Paddington Printshop
Events
festival
Date
1979
Description
Screenprinted poster, âRoundwood Festivalâ in red curving text on a yellow background. Below is an illustration of two children with faces painted like clowns. Between them is an image of children and people playing on inflatables possibly. Black text on either side reads âadmission free, fancy dress, procession 12 noon, inflatables, ye olde stocks, live music, rides & races.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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