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Explore this immense collection of over three million British trade union records from the Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick. Search through 257 volumes of trade union records. Use our full list of archive references and descriptions below to help you search the records. Discover your ancestor in the thousands of admission books, annual reports and membership lists. Many trade unions included international branches from Ireland to Australia to Spain and Belgium.

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Explore this immense collection of over three million British trade union records from the Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick. Search through 257 volumes of trade union records. Use our full list of archive references and descriptions below to help you search the records. Discover your ancestor in the thousands of admission books, annual reports and membership lists. Many trade unions included international branches from Ireland to Australia to Spain and Belgium.

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There are a variety of record types available within this collection and each one will hold its own valuable information. Below we have included a list of the document types and what further information is available in the images. This list is not totally inclusive and there are more record types and further details to be found in these documents.

Quarterly Membership Returns

  • Amount each member contributed to the union
  • Amount in arrears
  • Fines
  • Amount of out of work benefit paid to members
  • Amount of sick benefit paid to members
  • Amount paid for superannuation (retirement)
  • Additional remarks or notes

Admissions Book

  • Admission date
  • Number of years at trade
  • Marital status when admitted
  • Nomination for Funeral Benefit, name and address
  • Marriage date
  • Date of receiving wife’s Funeral Benefit
  • Date superannuated (retired)
  • Death date
  • Exclusion date
  • Cause of exclusion
  • Lists of members transferred during the year

Registration Book

  • Marital status when admitted
  • Marriage date
  • Ordinary, trade or junior section
  • If member received Funeral Benefit on the death of his wife and date paid.
  • Superannuated date
  • Nomination for Funeral Benefit
  • Death date
  • Exclusion date
  • Cause of exclusion

Quarterly Report

  • Members excluded – amount of arrears, date excluded and cause.
  • Transfers from junior section to adult section
  • Obituary including registration number, death date, age, cause of death. The obituaries also include the names of wives of members.

Half Year Report

  • Members list
  • Recent members admitted
  • Members who received sick benefit
  • Expenditures – president, treasurer, secretary salaries, room rent, postage, etc.
  • Branch income – contributions, fines, levies, etc.

Annual Report

  • Full list of members in all branches
  • Obituary lists of members and wives
  • Lists of new members
  • Recipients of unemployed and sick benefits
  • Recipients of travelling benefits
  • Directory of secretaries
  • List of excluded members
  • Lists of members transferring between branches
  • Lists of superannuated members
  • Lists of employers by town
  • Lists of candidates for election to General Council

Archive References

Below is a full list of all the volumes included in this collection. They are listed by archive reference and followed by the record title, year(s) and the trade union name.

  • MSS.126/Wl/X/46 – Roll of Honour; 1916; Amalgamated Society of Watermen, Lightermen and Bargemen

  • MSS.126/WU/4/2/1 – Record; 1913-1918; Workers’ Union

  • MSS.126/WU/4/2/2 – Record; 1918-1920; Workers’ Union

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/1 – Membership numbers 1-15,000; 1872-1891; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/10 – Membership numbers 135,001-150,000; 1900-1901; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/11 – Membership numbers 150,001-165,000; 1901-1903; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/12 – Membership numbers 165,001-180,000; 1902-1904; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/13 – Membership numbers 180,001-195,000; 1904-1906; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/14 – Membership numbers 195,001-210,000; 1903-1906; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/15 – Membership numbers 210,001-225,000; 1906-1907; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/16 – Membership numbers 225,001-240,000; 1906-1907; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/17 – Membership numbers 240,001-255,000; 1903-1907; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/18 – Membership numbers 255,001-270,000; 1907-1909; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/19 – Membership numbers 270,001-285,000; 1908-1910; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/2 – Membership numbers 15,001-30,000; 1891-1895; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/20 – Membership numbers 285,001-300,000; 1910-1911; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/21 – Membership numbers 300,001-315,000; 1911; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/22 – Membership numbers 315,001-330,000; 1911; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/23 – Membership numbers 330,001-345,000; 1911-1912; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/24 – Membership numbers 345,001-360,000; 1911-1912; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/25 – Membership numbers 360,001-375,000; 1911-1912; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/26 – Membership numbers 375,001-390,000; 1912-1913; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/3 – Membership numbers 30,001-45,000; 1894-1896; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/4 – Membership numbers 45,001-60,000; 1897; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/5 – Membership numbers 60,001-75,000; 1897; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/6 – Membership numbers 75,001-90,000; 1897; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/7 – Membership numbers 90,001-105,000; 1897-1898; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/8 – Membership numbers 105,001-120,000; 1897-1899; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/As/2/3/9 – Membership numbers 120,001-135,000; 1899-1900; Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/27 – Membership numbers 390,001-405,000; 1913; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/28 – Membership numbers 405,001-420,000; 1913; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/29 – Membership numbers 420,001-435,000; 1913; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/30 - Membership numbers 435,000-450,000; 1913; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/31 – Membership numbers 450,001-465,000; 1913; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/32 - Membership numbers 465,001-474,929; 1913; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/33 - Membership numbers 478,001-493,000; 1913; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/34 - Membership numbers 493,001-508,000; 1913; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/35 - Membership numbers 508,001-523,000; 1913; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/36 - Membership numbers 523,001-538,000; 1913; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/37 - Membership numbers 538,001-553,000; 1913; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/38 - Membership numbers 553,001-568,000; 1913; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/39 - Membership numbers 568,001-583,000; 1913; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/40 - Membership numbers 583,001-598,000; 1913; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/41 - Membership numbers 598,001-613,000; 1913; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/42 - Membership numbers 613,001-628,000; 1913; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/43 - Membership numbers 628,001-643,000; 1913; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/44 - Membership numbers 643,001-658,000; 1915; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/45 - Membership numbers 658,001-673,000; 1914-1916; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/46 - Membership numbers 673,001-688,000; 1915-1916; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/47 - Membership numbers 688,001-703,000; 1915-1916; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/48 - Membership numbers 703,000-717,950; 1916; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/49 - Membership numbers 717,951-732,950; 1916; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/50 - Membership numbers 732,951-747,950; 1916-1917; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/51 - Membership numbers 747,951-762,951; 1916-1917; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/52 - Membership numbers 762,952-778,000; 1916-1917; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/53 - Membership numbers 778,001-793,000; 1916-1917; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/54 - Membership numbers 793,001-808,000; 1916-1917; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/55 - Membership numbers 808,001-838,000; 1916-1917; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/56 - Membership numbers 823,001-838,000; 1917-1918; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/57 - Membership numbers 838,001-853,000; 1916-1918; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/58 - Membership numbers 853,001-868,000; 1917-1918; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/59 - Membership numbers 868,001-883,000; 1917-1918; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/60 - Membership numbers 838,001-898,000; 1917-1918; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/61 - Membership numbers 898,001-913,000; 1918-1919; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/62 - Membership numbers 913,001-928,000; 1918-1919; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/63 - Membership numbers 928,001-943,000; 1918-1919; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/64 - Membership numbers 943,001-958,000; 1917-1919; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/65 - Membership numbers 958,001-973,000; 1914-1919; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/66 - Membership numbers 973,001-988,000; 1916-1919; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/86 - Membership numbers 01/273,001-01/288,000; 1923-1925; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/87 - Membership numbers 01/288,001-01/303,000; 1923-1925; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/88 - Membership numbers 01/303,001-01/318,000; 1924-1925; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/89 - Membership numbers 01/318,000-01/333,000; 1924-1925; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/90 - Membership numbers 01/330,001-01/348,000; 1925-1926; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/91 - Membership numbers 01/348,001 - 01/363,000; 1925-1926; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/92 - Membership numbers 01/363,001 - 01/378,000; 1925-1926; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/93 - Membership numbers 01/378,001 - 01/393,000; 1925-1926; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/94 - Membership numbers 01/393,001 - 01/408,000; 1926-1927; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/95 - Membership numbers 01/408,001 - 01/423,000; 1926-1927; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/96 - Membership numbers 01/423,001 - 01/438,000; 1926-1927; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.127/Nu/or/2/97 - Membership numbers 01/438,001 - 01/453,000; 1926-1927; National Union of Railwaymen

  • MSS.179/1/57/353 – War Record; 1920; National Union of Teachers

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/1/1 – Registration book; 1834-c1909; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/1/2 – Number 18,641-24,680; c1871-c1909; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/1/3 - Numbers 39290-39380; 47380-47479; 64560-67509; c1906-c1912; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/1 - Numbers 1-6280, c1870-c1945; 'Portsmouth affiliated' numbers 1D-67D; c1870-c1945; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/10 - Numbers 62727-69359; c1901-1940; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/11 - Numbers 69360-73405; c1906-1940s; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/12 - Numbers 73406-78580, initial entries for each number mainly c1911; c1911-1940s; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/13 - Numbers 78581-83480, initial entries for each number mainly c1912; c1912-1940s; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/14 - Numbers 83481-89780, initial entries for each number mainly 1913-1915; c1913-1940s; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/15 - Numbers 89781-96363; apprentice numbers, 96364A-99580A. Initial entries for each number mainly 1915-1919; 1915-1940s; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/16 - Numbers 99581-103877, initial entries for each number mainly 1915-1919; apprentice numbers, 8593A-8766A and 1A-4296A (listed on same pages as main sequence) 1912-1916; 1912-1940s; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/17 - Numbers 103878-108890, initial entries for each number mainly 1918-1919; apprentice numbers 4297A-8586A, 1912-1916; 1912-1940s; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/18 - Numbers 108891-118942, initial entries for each number mainly 1919-1920; 1919-1940s; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/19 - Numbers 118943-128946, initial entries for each number mainly 1920-1923; 1920-1940s; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/2 - Numbers 6281-12480; c1870-c1941; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/20 - Approved members only: numbers 128967-135067, c1880-1940s; members entered on membership cards numbers 136000-138178, mainly 1946-1947; c1880-1940s; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/21 - Numbers 138991-149014, initial entries for each number mainly 1928-1936; 1928-1940s; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/22 - Apprentice numbers 200001A-205390A; 1919-1931; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/3 - Numbers 12481-18640; c1870-c1941; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/4 - Numbers 18641-24681; c1870-c1941; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/5 - Numbers 24682-32249; c1870-c1943; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/6 - Numbers 32250-39918; c1873-c1893; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/7 - Numbers 39919-47755; c1880-c1944; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/8 - Numbers 47756 to 55411; c1870-c1943; United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.192/Bm/2/2/9 - Numbers 55412 to 62726; c1894-c1944; 'H up reg nos' 1 to 540, 1882-1885, 1882-1940s, United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers, earlier the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders

  • MSS.20/Nal/4/1/12 - 'The Municipal Officer' Vols.1-4; Jan 1916 -Feb 1920; National and Local Government Officers' Association

  • MSS.28/Ac/4/1/9 - Annual Reports, 53rd -67th; Jan 1907 -Dec 1920; Association of Correctors of the Press

  • MSS.28/Co/4/1/36 - Trade Reports of LSC; 1915; London Society of Compositors

  • MSS.28/Co/4/1/37 - Trade Reports of LSC; 1916; London Society of Compositors

  • MSS.28/Co/4/1/38 - Trade Reports of LSC; 1917; London Society of Compositors

  • MSS.28/Co/4/1/39 - Trade Reports of LSC; 1918; London Society of Compositors

  • MSS.28/Co/4/1/40 - Trade Reports of LSC; 1919; London Society of Compositors

  • MSS.28/Pm/4/1/5 - Annual Reports; 1913 -1919; Printing Machine Managers' Trade Society

  • MSS.39/Asl/4/5/1 - Quarterly and Half Yearly Reports; 1880 – 1882; Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

  • MSS.39/Asl/4/5/10 - Quarterly and Half Yearly Reports; 1916 – 1918; Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

  • MSS.39/Asl/4/5/11 - Quarterly and Half Yearly Reports; 1919 – 1922; Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

  • MSS.39/Asl/4/5/12 - Quarterly and Half Yearly Reports; 1923 – 1924; Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

  • MSS.39/Asl/4/5/13 - Quarterly and Half Yearly Reports; 1925 – 1926; Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

  • MSS.39/Asl/4/5/14 - Quarterly and Half Yearly Reports; 1927 – 1929; Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

  • MSS.39/Asl/4/5/15 - Quarterly and Half Yearly Reports; 1930 – 1932; Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

  • MSS.39/Asl/4/5/2 - Quarterly and Half Yearly Reports; 1883 – 1887; Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

  • MSS.39/Asl/4/5/3 - Quarterly and Half Yearly Reports; 1887 – 1891; Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

  • MSS.39/Asl/4/5/4 - Quarterly and Half Yearly Reports; 1891 – 1894; Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

  • MSS.39/Asl/4/5/5a - Quarterly and Half Yearly Reports; 1895 – 1898; Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

  • MSS.39/Asl/4/5/5b - Quarterly and Half Yearly Reports; 1895 – 1898; Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

  • MSS.39/Asl/4/5/6 - Quarterly and Half Yearly Reports; 1899 – 1901; Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

  • MSS.39/Asl/4/5/7 - Quarterly and Half Yearly Reports; 1901 – 1905; Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

  • MSS.39/Asl/4/5/8a - Quarterly and Half Yearly Reports; 1905 – 1910; Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

  • MSS.39/Asl/4/5/8b - Quarterly and Half Yearly Reports; 1905 – 1910; Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

  • MSS.39/Asl/4/5/9 - Quarterly and Half Yearly Reports; 1911 – 1915; Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

  • MSS.39/Nat/4/1/10 - NATSOPA Annual Report; 1915; National Society of Operative Printers and Assistants (NATSOPA)/National Society of Operative Printers, Graphical and Media Personnel

  • MSS.39/Nat/4/1/9 - NATSOPA Annual Report; 1914; National Society of Operative Printers and Assistants (NATSOPA)/National Society of Operative Printers, Graphical and Media Personnel

  • MSS.39/S/2/1 - Membership Register; 1885-1919; Society of Lithographic Artists, Designers, Engravers and Process Workers

  • MSS.39/S/4/1/6 - Volume of annual reports; 1913 – 1916; Society of Lithographic Artists, Designers, Engravers and Process Workers

  • MSS.39/S/4/1/7 - Volume of annual reports; 1917 – 1919; Society of Lithographic Artists, Designers, Engravers and Process Workers

  • MSS.39/So/4/1/1b – Annual reports; 1914-1919; National Union of Printing & Paper Workers

  • MSS.39/So/A/4/1/2 - Bound volume of quarterly reports and balance sheets; 1913-1918; Amalgamated Society of Papermakers

  • MSS.39/W/5/7/1/1 – Roll of Honour; 1914-1919; Union Of Engravers To Calico Printers & Paper Stainers

  • MSS.39a/Ta/4/1/44 - 'Typographical Circular'. Nos.748 – 759; 1915; Typographical Association

  • MSS.39a/Ta/4/1/45 - 'Typographical Circular'. Nos.748 – 759; 1916; Typographical Association

  • MSS.39a/Ta/4/1/46 - 'Typographical Circular'. Nos.748 – 759; 1917; Typographical Association

  • MSS.39a/Ta/4/1/47 - 'Typographical Circular'. Nos.748 – 759; 1918; Typographical Association

  • MSS.39a/Ta/4/1/48 - 'Typographical Circular'. Nos.748 – 759; 1919; Typographical Association

  • MSS.400 – Roll of Honour; 1914-1919; Northern Association Of Publishers' Educational Representatives

  • MSS.411/Lv/4/1/1 - Victoria Gazette; 1915-1916; Liverpool Victoria Workers' Union

  • MSS.411/Lv/4/1/2 - Victoria Gazette; 1917-1918; Liverpool Victoria Workers' Union

  • MSS.411/Lv/4/1/3 - Victoria Gazette; 1919; Liverpool Victoria Workers' Union

  • MSS.453/Ama/4/1/1 - Incorporated Association of Assistant Masters in Secondary Schools Annual Reports; 1919-1920, 1924; Assistant Masters' Association

  • MSS.63/54 - Role of honour of Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway workers who died in World War I; c1920; Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway workers

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/1 - Admissions book; 1904; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/10 - Admissions book; 1904; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/11 - Admissions book; 1905; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/13 - Admissions book; 1907; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/14 - Admissions book; 1908; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/15 - Admissions book; 1909; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/16 - Admissions book; 1910; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/17 - Admissions book; 1911; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/18 - Admissions book; 1912; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/19/1 - Aberavon to Rishton; 1913; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/19/2 - New Brompton to Turffontein; 1913; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/2 - Admissions book; 1896; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/20/1 - Aberavon to Ryde; 1914; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/20/2 - St Albans to Turffontein; 1914; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/21/1 - Aberavon to Preston; 1915; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/21/2 - Rawtenstall to Turffontein; 1915; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/22/1 - Aberavon to Oxford; 1916; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/22/2 - Paignton to Turffontein; 1916; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/23/1 - Aberavon to Newport; 1917; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/23/2 - Newton Abbot to Turffontein; 1917; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/24/1 - Aberavon to Newcastle upon Tyne; 1918; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/24/2 - North Shields 1st to Turffontein; 1918; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/25/1 - Aberdare to Withington; 1919; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/25/2 - Mansfield to Turffontein; 1919; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/26/1 - Aberdare to Withington; 1920; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/26/2 - Mansfield to Witbank; 1920; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/3 - Admissions book; 1897; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/4 - Admissions book; 1898; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/5 - Admissions book; 1899; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/6 - Admissions book; 1900; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/7 - Admissions book; 1901; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/8 - Admissions book; 1902; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/9 - Admissions book; 1903; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/2/1 - Registration book: Aberavon to West Hartlepool 1st.; 1901; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/2/10 - Registration book: Cardiff 6th to Gainsborough; 1921; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/2/11 - Registration book: Nottingham to Wisbech; 1921; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/2/12 - Registration book: Witney to West Kilbride; 1921; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/2/2 - Registration book: Haslingden to Mexborough; 1901; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/2/3 - Registration book: Middleton to York; 1901; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/2/4 - Registration book: Armagh to Pretoria; 1901; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/2/5 - Registration book: Aberavon to Llanelly; 1911; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/2/6 - Registration book: Acton to Stafford; 1911; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/2/7 - Registration book: Stockport to Shettleston; 1911; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/2/8 - Registration book: Elgin to Somerset West; 1911; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/2/9 - Registration book: Aberdare to Cardiff 5th; 1921; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/3/1 - Reference book; 1901; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/3/2 - Reference book; 1911; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/3/3 - Reference book; 1921; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/3/4 - Reference book; 1921; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/AscJ/2/1/12 - Admissions book; 1906; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/Ascj/2/2/13 - Registration book: Bangor to Newtownards (South Africa); 1921; Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners / Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/1/1 - Aberdare to Manchester 6th; 1921; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/1/2 - Manchester 7th to Witbank; 1921; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/10/1 - Aberdare to Woolwich 2nd; 1930; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/10/2 - Loughborough to Old Cumnock; 1930; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/11/1 - Aberdare to Woolwich 2nd; 1931; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/11/2 - Loughborough to Old Cumnock; 1931; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/2/1 - Aberdare to Woolwich 2nd; 1922; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/2/2 - Loughborough to Waterval Boven; 1922; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/3/1 - Aberdare to Woolwich 2nd; 1923; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/3/2 - Loughborough to Somerset West; 1923; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/4/1 - Aberdare to Seven Kings; 1924; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/4/2 - Shepherd's Bush 1st to Witbank; 1924; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/5/1 - Aberdare to Woolwich 2nd; 1925; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/5/2 - Loughborough to Kirriemiur [sic]; 1925; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/6/1 - Aberdare to Woolwich 2nd; 1926; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/6/2 - Loughborough to Old Cumnock; 1926; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/7/1 - Aberdare to Woolwich; 1927; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/7/2 - Loughborough to Old Cumnock; 1927; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/8/1 - Aberdare to Woolwich 2nd; 1928; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/8/2 - Loughborough to Old Cumnock; 1928; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/9/1 - Aberdare to Woolwich 2nd; 1929; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Asw/2/1/9/2 - Loughborough to Old Cumnock; 1929; Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

  • MSS.78/Guc&J/2/1/1 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1886-Oct 1920; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • MSS.78/Guc&J/2/1/10 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1900; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/11 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1901; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/12 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1902; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/13 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1903; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/14 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1904; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/15 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1905; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/16 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1906; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/17 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1907; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/18 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1908; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/19 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1909; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/2 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1890-1892; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/20 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1910; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/21 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1911; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/22 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1912; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/23 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1913; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/24 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1914; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/25 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1915; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/26 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1916; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/27 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1917; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/28 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1918; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/29 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1919; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/3 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1893; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/30 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1920; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/4 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1894-1895; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/5 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1895; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/6 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1896; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/7 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1897; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • Mss78/Guc&J/2/1/8 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1898; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • MSS.78/Guc&J/2/1/9 - Membership returns [by branch]; 1899; General Union of Carpenters and Joiners

  • MSS.78/Ob/4/2/18 - Annual reports; 1914-1916; Operative Bricklayers' Society

  • MSS.78/Ob/4/2/19 - Annual reports; 1917-1918; Operative Bricklayers' Society

  • MSS.78/Ob/4/2/20 - Annual reports; 1919-1920; Operative Bricklayers' Society

Discover more about these records

Through this collection you can discover your ancestor’s trade union records. It was vital for trade unions to keep accurate records of all their members and proceedings. The documents include details about individual members such as payments made, benefits received, name of spouse, etc. Some of the unions published profiles about their members or those who held offices. Further you can follow your ancestor’s progress within the union through his/her membership details. Many unions kept detailed records for when a member joined, paid their subscription, applied for funeral benefits or superannuation (retirement). The documents also include details about the trade unions such as directories of secretaries, meeting dates and times and items of trade union business.

Trade Unions

Trade unions have played a prominent role in British society for centuries and even more so since the development of modern capitalism. In late eighteenth and early twentieth century Britain, trade unions grew, especially since the repeal of the Combination Acts in 1824. The Acts had made it illegal for workers to join together to demand better wages or working conditions. Since the repeal the unions expanded their memberships and won political and legal recognition. Trade unions were a way to create a united front for workers to improve their harsh working conditions and established a voice for many of those who were disenfranchised. In the years leading up to the First World War Britain saw a rise in trade union activity and large scale demonstrations and strikes. Women began to organise themselves into trade unions and associations and many pushed for the unions to support the fight for women’s suffrage. However, once the war broke out strikes were made illegal, and activity and the militancy of the unions declined as many joined the war effort.

After the First World War ideals of Socialism and Communism spread in the trade unions especially after the Russian revolution. Post war Britain began to feel the effects of the depression and trade unions continued their fight for wages and better working conditions by holding strike and demonstrations. In May 1926 there was a general strike which lasted for ten days. During the Second World War the country was again part of a total war effort and the vital role of the workers was recognised through joint production committees and representative bodies. Activism in trade unions has continued through the twentieth century until today.

Unions included

Amalgamated Society of Carpenters & Joiners

The Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners was formed in 1860 by the amalgamation of several small London trade clubs. It merged with the Amalgamated Union of Cabinet Makers in 1918 to form the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers and Joiners. As well as branches throughout the British Isles, it also had many branches in the United States, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Southern Rhodesia. In 1921, it merged with the General Union of Carpenters and Joiners merged to form the Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers.

The admissions books (1895-1920) are organised by branch and list new members of the union joining the branch and existing members transferring away from the branch to other branches. The registration books were compiled every ten years (1901, 1911 and 1921) and list every current member by current branch. The reference books were also compiled every ten years and list members who have transferred from one branch to another in the last decade.

Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Cabinetmakers & Joiners

Formed in 1918 when ‘Cabinet Makers’ merged with the Amalgamated Society of Carpenter and Joiners. Amalgamated Union of Cabinet Makers, renamed from the Friendly Society of Operative Cabinet and Chair Makers, Carvers and Wood Turners of Great Britain and Ireland, created in 1833, renamed in 1885

Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Artists, Designers, Engravers & Process Workers

The National Society of Lithographic Artists, Designers and Writers, Copperplate and Wood Engravers was founded in 1885 and renamed the Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Artists, Designers and Writers, Copperplate and Wood Engravers in 1887 and the Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Artists, Designers, Engravers and Process Workers in 1903. Renamed the Society of Lithographic Artists, Designers, Engravers and Process Workers (SLADE) in 1922, it existed under this name until it amalgamated with the National Graphical Association in 1982.

The general register lists every new member from 1885 to 1919.

Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers

The Amalgamated Society of Lithographic Printers was formed in 1880. It existed under the same name until it merged with the National Graphical Association in 1969.

The half-yearly and quarterly reports (1880-1930) list every current member by branch. They also list new members, deceased members and members' wives, recipients of unemployed and sick benefits, members transferring between branches, excluded members, recipients of travelling benefit (1880-1918 only) and superannuated members (1890-1930 only). The wartime registers also list members on active service, killed and decorated for gallantry.

Amalgamated Society of Paper Makers

The society was formed in 1894. During World War One the society established a close relationship with the National Union of Printing and Paper Workers. Then in 1937 the two merged.

Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants

The Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants (ASRS) was formed in 1872 and became the principal union for blue-collar railway employees throughout the United Kingdom (white-collar workers belonging to the Railway Clerks' Association, later the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association). It absorbed the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants for Scotland in 1892.

Amalgamated Society of Watermen, Lightermen & Bargemen

The Amalgamated Society of Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames was established in 1872. In 1901 it changed its name to the Amalgamated Society of Watermen, Lightermen and Watchmen of the River Thames. In 1912 the name was changed to the Amalgamated Society of Watermen, Lightermen and Bargemen. On 1 January 1922 it merged with thirteen other unions to form the Transport and General Workers' Union.

Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

In 1921, the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Joiners and Cabinetmakers and the General Union of Carpenters and Joiners merged to form the Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers (ASW). From 1925, the overseas branches of the former Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Joiners and Cabinetmakers seem to have no longer been affiliated to the British union and cease to be listed in the membership registers. The union was one of those which amalgamated in 1971 to form the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (UCATT).

The ASW maintained a series of admissions books (1921-1930) identical to those of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, listing new members of the union joining the branch and members transferring away from the branch to other branches.

Association of Correctors of the Press

The association was created in 1854. It served the correctors of the press (newspaper proofreaders). In 1965 it merged with the National Graphical Association.

General Union of Carpenters & Joiners

The General Union of Carpenters and Joiners was formed in 1827 by the amalgamation of several small trade clubs. It had branches throughout the British Isles. In 1921, it merged with the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters, Joiners and Cabinetmakers to form the Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers.

The quarterly membership returns (1886-1920) list every member by lodge (branch).

Incorporated Association of Assistant Masters in Secondary School

The association was establish in 1891 with the name the Assistant Masters’ Association, it added ‘Incorporated’ to its title in 1901, but was still known by its original name. In 1978 it merged with the Assistant Mistresses to become the Assistant Masters’ and Mistresses’ Association then later in 1993 it became the Association of Teachers and Lecturers.

Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company

In July 1847 the Manchester & Leeds Railway absorbed a number of earlier local railways and then took on the title Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway.

Liverpool Victoria Employees' Union

The Liverpool Victoria Employees' Union was formed in or before 1910 to promote the interests of employees of the Liverpool Victoria Legal Friendly Society. The society was founded in 1843 initially as a burial society and then expanded into savings and insurance. In 1965 it became a part of the National Union of Insurance Workers Liverpool Victoria Section.

London Society of Compositors

The London General Trade Society of Compositors was established in 1826 and adopted the name London Society of Compositors in 1848. In March 1955 it formed the London Typographical Society after it merged with the Printing Machine Managers' Trade Society.

National Association of Local Government Officers

The association formed in 1914 representing local government workers.

National Society of Operative Printers & Assistants

The society was formed in 1889 as the National Society of Operative Printers, Graphical and Media Personnel. In 1904 the society renamed itself the National Society of Operative Printer’ Assistants. Then in 1912 it changed again to the National Society of Operative Printers and Assistants (NATSOPA). Over the decades the society continued to grow and amalgamate with other groups.

National Union of Printing & Paper Workers

The union was created in 1914. It was a merging of the National Amalgamated Society of Printers’ Warehousemen and Cutters and the National Union of Paper Mill Workers. Then in 1921 it merged again with the National Union of Bookbinders and Machine Rulers to become the National Union of Printing, Bookbinding, Machine Ruling and Paper Workers.

National Union of Railwaymen

In March 1913, it amalgamated with the much smaller United Pointsmen’s and Signalmen’s Society (UPSS) and General Railway Workers’ Union (GRWU) to form the National Union of Railwaymen (NUR). Only the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) remained aloof from this merger, and continues to do so, although many drivers and firemen actually belonged to the ASRS/NUR instead. The NUR amalgamated with the National Union of Seamen in 1990 to form the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT).

In 1897, the ASRS began a new series of membership registers, which was continued by the NUR. The first three list all existing members, and subsequent registers (January 1897-August 1919, October 1924-March 1928) list new members. All members of the UPSS and GRWU transferring to the new union are listed in 1913. There is a large gap in the series between 1919 and 1924, as these registers (and those from March 1928 onwards) were not accepted for deposit by the MRC due to space restrictions.

National Union of Teachers

In June 1870 the National Union of Elementary Teachers was formed in London. They changed the name to the National Union of Teachers in 1889 because of the term ‘elementary’ was thought to be demeaning. The union is still the largest body representing teachers in England and Wales.

Northern Association of Publishers' Educational Representatives

In 1906 this Northern association was formed after it had split away from the Association of Publishers’ Educational Representatives. The two groups re-joined in 1945, but the association ended in 1998.

Operative Bricklayers' Society

The Society was created in the later 1820s or early 1830s. During the 1840s the organisation split into the London Order of Operative Bricklayers’ Society and the Manchester Unity of Operative Bricklayers’ Society. The two reunited in 1921 when they merged with another society and became the Amalgamated Union of Building Trade Workers.

Printing Machine Managers' Trade Society

The society was established in 1839 for those who operated the presses in London’s printing works. In 1955 in merged with a compositors association and became the London Typographical Society.

Typographical Association

The Provincial Typographical Association was created in 1849. It dropped ‘Provincial’ from its title in 1877. In 1963 it merged with the London Typographical Society (see above) to form the National Graphical Association.

Union of Engravers to Calico Printers & Paper Stainers

The union originated from Manchester in 1889. Then in 1909 it merged with a Scottish union and created the Amalgamated Union. Then in 1920 it changed its name to the United Society of Engravers of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, in 1973, the union merged with the Society of Lithographic Artists, Designers, Engravers and Process Workers.

United Society of Boilermakers & Iron Shipbuilders

The United Society of Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders was formed by the amalgamation of several smaller unions in 1852. It was renamed the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders in 1941 and the United Society of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Structural Workers in 1953. After a series of amalgamations and name changes, it finally became the General, Municipal, Boilermakers and Allied Trades Union (GMB) in 1982.

There appear to be two separate series of registration books: MSS.192/BM/2/1/1-2 (the other volumes in the series are missing) may have been originally compiled in 1873-1881; MSS.192/BM/2/2/1-22 and MSS.192/BM/2/1/3 were probably compiled from c.1911 and include all current members (including those in MSS.192/BM/2/1/1-2 who were still members) as well as new members joining after the series began. Note that this union reused membership numbers - as members died or left their numbers were assigned to new members.

Workers' Union

The union was founded in 1898 and in 1919 it joined the National Amalgamated Workers’ Union, but it dissolved by 1922.

Countries included

Australia

Belgium

Canada

Channel Islands

China

England

France

Germany

India

Ireland

Isle Of Man

New Zealand

Portugal

Russia

Scotland

South Africa

U S A

Wales

Acknowledgement

This collection has been made available through Findmypast’s partnership with the University of Warwick’s Modern Records Centre.

The Modern Records Centre

The Modern Records Centre was established at the University of Warwick in 1973 with the objective of collecting primary sources for British social, political and economic history, especially in the fields of industrial relations, labour history and industrial politics. It now holds a large collection of material in these fields, including the archives of many trades unions and professional associations and employers' and trade associations, as well as extensive collections relating to pressure and campaigning groups, radical politics and the history of cycling and the motor industry.

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