Civil Defence Dad's Shed Hanging Metal Wall Plaque - Yellow

This metal wall plaque gives Dad's shed the rank it deserves, printed in the bold style of a vintage wartime notice. Across a warm yellow ground, large black letters read DAD'S SHED, with OTHERWISE KNOWN AS CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS beneath and a small CIVIL DEFENCE mark with an arrow. To the right, a smiling man in a navy work shirt rolls up his sleeve and flexes his arm, while a navy speech bubble along the top edge reads 'Dad Can Do It'. The plaque is rectangular, 21cm wide and half a centimetre deep, with a cord threaded through two eyelets at the top corners so it arrives ready to hang.

This is one for the man whose shed, garage or workshop doubles as his command post. Hang it on the inside of the shed door, above the workbench or over a desk in a den or home office, where the joke lands every time someone walks in. As a Father's Day gift it strikes just the right note, poking gentle fun at his hideaway while giving him full credit, and it suits any dad who likes a laugh, a bit of nostalgia and a corner of the house to call his own.

The printed metal face has a glazed finish, and the cord lets it hang from a single nail or hook. Care is simple: dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it gently with a damp cloth and dry it straight away. We would keep it indoors or inside the shed, out of the weather, so the print stays bright. On Father's Day, wrap it with a card, or hang it up before he gets home and let him find his headquarters already open for business.

How big is the Dad's Shed plaque?

It is 21cm wide and half a centimetre deep, a neat size for a shed door, a workbench wall or a desk corner.

What is the plaque made of?

The plaque is made of metal with a glazed finish over the printed vintage poster design. It comes with a cord already fitted for hanging.

How does the plaque hang?

A cord runs through two eyelets at the top corners, so it hangs from a single nail, hook or picture pin.

What does the plaque say?

In large letters it reads DAD'S SHED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS. It also has a small CIVIL DEFENCE mark and a speech bubble reading 'Dad Can Do It'.

Is it a good Father's Day gift?

Yes, it makes a cheerful Father's Day gift for any dad who treats his shed, garage or workshop as his own headquarters and enjoys a nostalgic joke.

How do I look after the plaque?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a lightly damp cloth and dry it straight away. We would keep it indoors or inside the shed, out of the rain.