Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.79
Object Name
Poster
Title
In the Forces? Joing up? Problems? Know your rights!
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Paddington Printshop
Date
c.1977
Description
Screenprinted poster, "In the Forces? Joing up? Problems? Know your rights!" in black and white bold text, on a illustration of four white men in military uniform of green jacket, brown trousers and black berets. Below in black text "Confidential counselling for the armed forces" on a white background.
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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