History of the poster: 'During the early spring of 1939 and the war with Germany almost inevitable, the British Government's Ministry of information commission a number of propaganda posters to be displayed throughout the country upon the outbreak of war. The plan for the posters was the relay a message from King George VI to his people that all capable measures to defend the Country were being taken.
Using the crown of King George VI as the only graphic element it simple read 'Keep Calm and Carry On'. Although some of the posters did make it onto walls the poster was never officially issued and so remained almost unseen by the general public. That is until a copy turned up over 50 years later with a pile of dusty old books bought from an auction.
[There is no record of] who originally came up with the slogan. However the reproduction is a tribute to that unknown person who created it. People across the world are still finding reassurance in its wonderful handsome design with the very special attitude of mind that it managed to convey.' - www.keepcalmandcarryon.com
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