SAM LORD

Born 1945

Joined CND 1961

Educated Bath Academy of Art 1963 -67

Moved to London, set up mini poster workshop in kitchen in Notting Hill in winter 67-68. Met Peter who found more suitable, if less cosy premises and we set up the Poster Workshop in the summer of 68, aided and abetted by Jean Loup Msika.

Intermittently worked on films 1967-69 on the theme Joan Littlewood's work with youth in Stratford E.15...which persuaded me to... Teach Art and Design 1969-73

Worked on research project into use of Video in schools 1973-75

Moved to Argyll and attempted self sufficiency 1975-81. Failed....

Taught Art and Design in Ayrshire 1981-2005 and simultaneously worked a small holding.

Still working small holding.

After knee operation knocked me down for a bit, decided to write the story of the Poster Workshop. Made contact with Peter, Jo and Sarah and the book was written.

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