To Build for Prosperity

Originally established in March 1916, the National Savings Committee had a key role in securing funds for the war effort. While the majority of the National Savings Committee’s War Savings Campaign was focussed on raising funds for military production and crushing the Squander Bug, To Build for Prosperity demonstrates the consideration that was given to post-war rebuilding during the course of the war.

Having studied drawing and architecture at the Leeds School of Art, Myerscough-Walker moved to London in 1928 to study at the Architectural Association. As well as contributing to the War Savings Campaign during the Second World War, Myserscough-Walker also worked for the Royal Air Force, and was involved in the design and painting of cycloramas for the Link Trainer - an early form of flight simulator.