...

...

Monday, November 12, 2007

L2 20th century history - The UK Election Poster




TopFoto Gallery - The UK Election Poster

Election posters are excellent historical clues to the atmosphere of the time. Each party tries to summarize in a few words and pictures the key idea which will persuade neutral people to vote for their party. Often they use some of the most skilled advertisers or artists in the country. This site (follow the link) shows you a selection of election posters from the different parties during the twentieth century.
The two posters here give you an idea - one is from the Conservatives for the 1945 election. The other is from Labour for the 1950 election.

No comments: