Robert Applegarth Collection

This material is held atLabour History Archive and Study Centre

  • Reference
    • GB 394 APP
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1913-1924
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 38 items

Scope and Content

A small collection of personal documents,photographs and press-cuttings

Administrative / Biographical History

Robert Applegarth was born in Kingston-on-Hull in 1834 and held the position of General Secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and joiners between 1862-1871. He was also a member of the Reform League, the London General Council of the International Working Men's Association and the London Chamber of Commerce, and a delegate to the International Congress at Basle in 1869. Applegarth died in July 1924.

Access Information

Open to view with an appointment: archive@phm.org.uk

Other Finding Aids

A hard copy catalogue is available in the Labour History Archive

Geographical Names

Kingston upon Hull, England