National Front Headquarters papers, 1991-1998; National Front publications, 1975-1998; West Midlands National Front publications and election materials, 1993-1998; Dudley and Wolverhampton National Front papers, 1995-1998; Walsall National Front papers, 1995-1998; Wayne Ashcroft's personal papers, including correspondence and membership papers, 1994-1998; Young National Front papers, 1990s; information from various other National Front branches, 1995-1997; British National Party Headquarters and West Midlands Region papers, 1995-1998; British National Party publications, 1975-1998; National Democrats information, 1995-1998; National Democrats publications, 1995-1997; other right wing publications and artefacts, 1939-1999; newspaper cuttings, 1993-1999.
Papers of Wayne Ashcroft, National Front regional organiser
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- ReferenceGB 152 WAS
- Dates of Creation1939-1999
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description15 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Wayne Ashcroft was already a member of the National Front when it changed its name to the National Democrats in 1995. He joined John McAuley in the breakaway group which retained the original name, becoming organiser of the Dudley and Wolverhampton Branch, the Walsall Branch and the West Midlands Region. He was also elected to the National Directorate in 1996 as organiser of the reformed Young National Front. After increasing disagreements with McAuley and the rest of the leadership, particularly over Ashcroft's calls for unity between the National Front and other nationalist organisations, he resigned as regional organiser in February 1998 and resigned from the Directorate in June 1998, although he continued as organiser of the newly reformed Worcester Branch.
Access Information
This collection is available to researchers by appointment at the Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick. See https://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/using/
Acquisition Information
This collection was deposited in the Centre by Wayne Ashcroft in May 2000.
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Link to full catalogue: https://mrc-catalogue.warwick.ac.uk/records/WAS
Appraisal Information
This collection has been weeded for duplicates.
Accruals
Further deposits are not expected.