Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.40
Object Name
Poster
Title
Free George Ince
Place
Paddington Printshop, London; House of Commons Westminster
People
Paddington Printshop; George Ince
Events
vigil; lobby
Date
1977
Description
Screenprinted poster, âFree George Inceâ in black at the top of the page. The poster has a grid design with a repeating pattern of a photograph of George Ince, and his silhouette behind bars. In the centre reads âinnocenceâ in a black circle, and a white candle with melting wax, with text on either side. On the left reads âlobby! National lobby of members of parliament followed by candlelight vigilâ / âat the House of Commons Westminster at 6 p.m. on Wednesday 27th April 1977.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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