Australia Peace Poster
Item type: Poster
Date: 1986
Description: This peace poster states “Australia Declares Peace on the World”. The slogan may be a reference to a book published in 1986 with the same title for the International Year of Peace, which contained The Findings of the National Inquiry into Peace and Justice in Australia. The poster was used as part of an exhibition to celebrate 10 years of Colchester CND in 1989. It was donated to the museum in 1999.
International Fund for the Development of Physical Education and Sport poster
Item type: Poster
Date: 1986
Description: The poster is from the International Fund for the development of physical education and sport. It was produced by UNESCO in 1986. The poster was designed by Swiss artist Hans Erni who is known for mixing science, mythology and history in his works. In 1978, the UNESCO General Conference set up an intergovernmental committee to lead UNESCO’s actions related to education in sport and sport in education. The committee adopted an international charter and established the fund to promote the development of its activities. This fund is still running today. (more…)
Southwark Nuclear Free Zone Poster
Object Type: Poster
Date: 1980s
Description: An Easter peace poster from Southwark: A Nuclear Free Zone, which shows an image of hot cross buns on a tray. Instead of a cross on each bun though, is the CND symbol. A Nuclear Free Zone is a place where nuclear weapons and nuclear power are banned. The Nuclear Free Zone Movement in this country was strong in early 1980s when up to 200 local authorities declared themselves to be ‘nuclear-free’. The first Nuclear Free Zone was declared by Manchester City Council in 1980. (more…)
People Need Water Not Weapons Poster
Item type: Poster
Description: Poster produced by Quaker Peace and Service. The text reads “People Need Water Not Weapons. Modern technology has made it possible to deliver a bomb across the world in minutes. Women in rural areas of Asia and Africa still walk several hours a day for the family’s water supply.” (more…)
Nicaragua poster
Item type: Poster
Date: 1960-1995
Description: The poster reads ‘the revolution is also for lakes, rivers, trees, and animals’ and it was produced by the Environmental Network for Nicaragua. The poster was donated to the museum by the Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign in 1997. (more…)
The Cosmos for Peaceful Use poster
Item type: Poster
Date: 1980s
Description: The poster has a blue background with white stars and yellow stars which are connected to create a shape which appears to be a dove. The poster was produced in the USSR in the 1980s and the writing on it reads “The Cosmos For Peaceful Use”. (more…)
Resolute Approach poster
Item type: Poster
Date: 1983
Description: The poster is entitled ‘Resolute Approach’. It shows a calendar of January 1st with some suggestions for peaceful resolutions. (more…)
Children’s Future Poster
Item type: Poster
Date: 1986
Description: The poster features a photograph of children on a pavement with a poster behind drawn by the children. (more…)
Tripoli Conference Poster
Item type: Poster
Date: 1978
Description: The poster is advertising the World Conference on the Path to Development and International Cooperation, which took place in Tripoli. It originates from Warsaw, Poland. (more…)
See That Your MP Means Peace Poster
Item type: Poster
Date: 1930s
Description: This poster was produced by the Northern Friends Peace Board. (more…)
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