Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.209
Object Name
Poster
Title
Don't lose your right to vote
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Paddington Printshop
Description
Screenprinted poster, "Don't lose your right to vote" in bold white text at the top in English, Chinese and Bengali. Below is an illustration of a black hand posting a yellow ballot into a ballot box. Text on the side of the box reads "In order to vote in any election you need to complete a voter registration form. The Westminster Voter Registration Project is here to encourage and help you do this." also in Chinese and Bengali. A small logo reads "GLC [Greater London Council] funded". Black text on a yellow background at the bottom reads "Please phone us" in all three languages again and "828 3360".
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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