Bartley Powell


Percy Bartley Powell was a graphic designer for Great Britain from the 1940s to 1977, a professional within the graphic design and graphic arts industry. During his career he created graphics and illustrations for books, Postal Stamps, advertising and annual reports.

Career

Powell's career started during his service in the Royal Air Force. He held various teaching posts from 1944 to 1977, as a regular part-time Lecturer. While stationed in New Delhi, India he taught evening classes at Sarada Ukil School of Art from 1944 to 1946. When he returned to England he started a position as a Trade Mark Designer for Kaumagraph Co located in Manchester.1949 to 1954 He was the Typographer at The Cloister Press, Ltd., Manchester. 1954 to 1956 he was Senior Designer at Newman Neame, Ltd. London.

Early life

Bartley Powell was born June 13, 1920, 30 Green End Road, Burnage, Manchester, England. He attended the Peacock School 1925 to 1934 and private education 1934 - 1936. Married Iris Joan Cavanaugh on 30 October 1954, in Manchester, moved to Kew, Surrey soon after they had one son Glyn Bartley Powell in 1956.

Education

Powell attended the Manchester School of Art 1936 to 1940, Croydon College 1941 to 1942, and Manchester College of Arts and Technology 1946 to 1948.

Books illustrated by Powell

Stamp Designs

Bartley Powell designed many stamps over the years of his career. Turks and Caicos Islands is an example of his work.

Military career

H. M. Forces Royal Air Force 1940-1946

Death and legacy

Died August 2, 1977.