In the 1970’s & 80’s the youth of our nation were politically aware and had opinions. They were pro -active and got involved through various causes in voicing these opinions and trying to change society and the world for the better. They were idealistic, pro-active and in a constant battle with some form of  authority. Today we have facebook and all is well with the world?

The above flyer is taken from our ephemera archive. Circa – 1978

The above poster is extracted from our ephemera archive.

The Environment  Issue  - Graphic Lines Circa 1979

The above recommendation is taken from ‘WRINKLES & NOTIONS’ by Mrs De Salis  - 1904

Waxed end paper taken from ‘THE BOOK OF DAYS  - 1866

From the top down

Taken from first version of London Underground map published in 1933 in which interchange stations are denoted by a ‘diamond’.

Taken from a version published in the late thirties in which interchange stations are denoted by interlinked circles.

Taken from a poster in 1949, which according to Ken Garland, Beck considered his best, and which included the ‘highly successful white line connector for the double and triple stations’.

Extracted from the Graphic Lines Archive – Circa 1978

Taken from – Lettering of Today by The Studio Limited – 1937 – Edited by C.G.Holme

From the ephemera archive – circa 1983

Vintage car enthusiasts gather at Stamford Lincolnshire. View more here