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Documenting the Legacy of Petula Clark Through Fan-Led Curation

On display at the Fan Archive Collection: a rare selection of memorabilia, from hairgrips and fan-club membership cards to VIP passes and cigar bands, each piece thoughtfully curated to celebrate Petula's enduring legacy.

Petula drew adoring crowds throughout the 1940s, with fans and autograph seekers flocking to her public appearances. In 1947, plans for her first fan club, The League of Pet's Pals, were announced by her father. A proudly worn button badge, symbolising full membership and heartfelt support for “The League of Pet’s Pals."

Overview
The Petula Fan Archive Collection is a privately curated, non-commercial repository of materials dedicated to the life and career of Petula Clark. Conceived, written, designed, and maintained by Steven Warner and Tim Hutton, the archive serves as a fan-led tribute, distinct from any official representation. Created by devoted fans, this archive stands alone in its depth, accuracy, and dedication, no other website offers such a richly detailed tribute. This website, established in 2001, is a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to freely sharing content for educational and research purposes. The name "Petula Clark" is used solely to provide accurate historical context and does not imply endorsement or official association. Her trademark is acknowledged with full respect. All references to Petula Clark fall within the scope of fair use, which permits the use of trademarks when necessary for descriptive or informational purposes, not for promotion or commercial gain. This site is an independent tribute with no formal affiliation.

Mission
The Fan Archive Collection exists to preserve, document, and share the extensive legacy of Petula through a comprehensive collection of recordings, ephemera, and visual media. It is our intention that information about materials presented herein remain accessible to enthusiasts, researchers, and historians, subject to copyright limitations. Accordingly, we write extensively on her career both on this website and on our Facebook discussion group, drawing upon and referencing materials from the collection to help frame and enrich the story we share.

Recognition and Use
The Fan Archive Collection is widely regarded as one of the most extensive Petula Clark collections in existence. Its holdings have been consulted and featured by major broadcasting institutions, including the BBC and ITV, in productions such as:

Blue Lady (BBC Four)
Coming Home (BBC Wales)
Petula: A South Bank Show Special (ITV)
London Tonight (ITV Network)

Holdings
The Fan Archive Collection encompasses a vast and meticulously catalogued array of materials, including but not limited to:

Audio Recordings:
Commercially released 78 RPM records, 10" and 12" albums, 7" singles, EPs, CDs, and reissue pressings. Rare international releases, many featuring alternate cover art and foreign-language recordings, test pressings and acetates

Visual and Printed Ephemera:
Original photographs spanning eight decades
Published sheet music, handbills, theatre and concert programmes
Posters from stage, film, and concert appearances
Record catalogues, press books, and newspaper and magazine clippings

Archival Media:
Audio and video recordings dating back to the earliest years of Petula's career
Non-commercial demo recordings and alternate takes, preserved for historical interest

Accessibility and Ongoing Development
All content is presented in good faith for educational use and is made available on a non-commercial basis. The archive continues to grow through active acquisition, with further accruals anticipated across all categories of the collection.

Contributions & Contact
The Petula Fan Archive welcomes contributions from fellow collectors, researchers, and admirers of Petula's enduring legacy. Whether you possess rare recordings, photographs, printed ephemera, or personal recollections, your input may enrich the depth and diversity of the collection and the community we serve.

If you wish to contribute materials or share information, please contact the archivists directly. All contributors will be credited appropriately, unless anonymity is requested. Contributions are accepted in digital format or by arrangement for physical items.

To enquire further or to discuss potential additions to the archive, please reach out via email:

info@petula-archives.co.uk

All correspondence will be treated with respect and discretion. The archive remains committed to preserving Petula's artistic heritage with integrity and care.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note: We are unable to forward messages or facilitate contact with Miss Clark. This website operates independently and does not maintain any direct communication with her.