Newton Rose framed for murder
Object
Newsletter
Production date
03/1983
Object number
2013.280
Physical Description
A newsletter campaigning against the conviction of Newton Rose for the murder of Tony Donnelly
Object history
Newton Rose was tried and convicted at the Old Bailey on 4/12/1981. The Newton Rose Action Committee was formed to free Newton Rose and prove his innocence. They held public meetings at Stoke Newington and Hackney, as well as places across London and the country.
On Sunday, 13 June 1982 a poetry evening and rally for campaign supporters was held at Chat’s Palace in Homerton, East London. Dub poets, Linton Kwesi Johnson and Michael Smith performed to an audience of 200 people.
Other documents related to the death of Colin Roach are accessioned at Hackney Archives
On Sunday, 13 June 1982 a poetry evening and rally for campaign supporters was held at Chat’s Palace in Homerton, East London. Dub poets, Linton Kwesi Johnson and Michael Smith performed to an audience of 200 people.
Other documents related to the death of Colin Roach are accessioned at Hackney Archives
Associated Person
Roach, Colin (Subject of)
Rose (Newton) (Subject of)
Rose (Newton) (Subject of)
Associated Place
Material
Paper
Dimension
: A5 folded
On display?
No
Inscription
Police must not get away with it