Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.50
Object Name
Poster
Title
Play day - play in Brent
Place
Paddington Printshop, London; Brent; Willesden
People
Paddington Printshop
Date
1977
Description
Screenprinted poster, âPlay day - play in Brentâ. The text is on a red ribbon held by a unicorn and a lion in orange and red print. âPlay dayâ is in red in the centre of a green laurel foliage curving around each side. At the top reads âFriday 19th August 10 a.m. â 4:30 p.m.â At the bottom reads âspend a day at play, join in the family fun, at King Eddie's Park Willesdenâ. The background is white.
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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