Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

This material is held atWorking Class Movement Library

  • Reference
    • GB 1008 TU/WOODB
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1866 - 1976
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 3 boxes 56 volumes 69 items

Scope and Content

Series 1: Annual and monthly reports, 1930-1965

Series 2: Annual conference proceedings, 1947-1970

Series 3: Rule books, 1896-1970

Series 4: Other papers

Series 5: Branch records including Chorlton, Gorton, London Town, Manchester, Old Trafford, Openshaw, Pendleton, Smethwick and Norwich branches.

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Related Material

Other records are available at the Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick:

Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, 1845-1971 (MSS.78 and MSS.170)
General Union of Carpenters and Joiners, 1845-1921
Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners, 1860-1968 (MSS.78 and MSS.170)