The former GP who prescribes eye-catching posters
A doctor who gave up being a GP to produce colourful posters saw an increase in orders in the build up to Christmas.
Nick Radcliffe, 48, began The Christian Poster Company four years ago in Liverpool, as a release from the intensity of his medical work. It has also helped him overcome the trauma of losing a three-year-old daughter to leukaemia in 2012.
‘I gave up my doctoring in March after 20 years as a GP,’ he told CRE News. ‘I was becoming more and more burnt out and God provided this business at just the right time. It was the best decision I have ever made, releasing me from the stress of dealing with people’s illnesses and also the scars I still have from our child’s death. I’m incredibly grateful.’
The company’s 2025 calendars have been particularly popular, with more than 1200 sold.
‘I have found a real joy in the creative process, producing posters, cards, notebooks and calendars,’ said Nick. ‘My wife and I have three other daughters, and they like to lend a hand when they can, so that family aspect is an unexpected bonus. I also get a lot of pleasure from meeting customers and representatives of bookshops and other companies who sell my products.’
The Christian Poster Company exhibited at CRE for the first time at Milton Keynes in October.
‘I just love the challenge of running my own business and my products are sold online and in bookshops,’ said Nick. ‘God’s word takes pride of place, with the occasional quote from a popular hymn, and it is wonderful to hear how they have been used to bring pleasure and aid others in ministry.’
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