According to the BBC, products began being marketed specifically at young people in the 1950s, "so the right posters, the right music on display, the right ‘markers’ means that the teenager is declaring their tribe, whatever that is". It really took off in the 80s and 90s, when magazines started printing them to suit every kind of interest from popstars to planes.

Covering the walls of a bedroom with posters is still an inexpensive and fun way to add personality to your space. While we made do with drawing pins and sticky tape, nowadays we're more likely to frame our favourite prints in a gallery wall setting.

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