Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.211
Object Name
Poster
Title
Free George Ince
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
George Ince; Paddington Printshop
Date
1977
Description
Screenprinted poster, âFree George Inceâ in blue above an illustration of George Ince behind bars. In a smaller header reads âpublic meeting - Toynbee Hall, Commercial Street E1. Sunday 27th Feb 1977.â Much smaller text below reads âGeorge Ince is innocent. His trial and treatment in prison raised fundamental questions about the conduct of some police officers in obtaining convictions, the abuse of identification parades, the maltreatment of people in prison and the abuses of psychological methods of control which amount to mental torture. The case of George Ince has a relevance far beyond that of an innocent man in prison. What has happened to him as an indictment of Britain's system of justice. Speakers include; Paddy Meehan, Peter Hain, Jo Richardson MP, Ian Mikardo MP, Prof. Laurie Taylor. At the very bottom, âA public discussion will follow the speakers.â
This poster was made by Paddington Printshop, a community graphic design and print workshop in West London, co-founded by John Phillips and Pippa Smith. Between 1975-1991, the centre printed over 400 designs for left-wing community organisations. These publicised local political campaigns such as housing rights and food co-ops, to social gatherings including play days, gardening clubs, gigs and festivals. Their do-it-yourself style was part of the proto-punk ethos.
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