Association of Master Lightermen and Barge Owners (Port of London)

This material is held atModern Records Centre, University of Warwick

  • Reference
    • GB 152 AML
  • Former Reference
    • GB 152 AML
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1885-2001
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 71 boxes

Scope and Content

This collection includes: rules; papers re registration; minutes and papers of council, annual general meetings, meetings of president and vice-presidents and labour panel; annual reports; statements of accounts; correspondence and subject files; register of members; general and other circulars; papers and publications of other bodies; staffing records.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Association of Master Lightermen and Barge Owners (Port of London) was formed in 1889, although there is evidence that a less formal association existed from 1872. It merged with the River Association for Freight and Transport (formed in 2000) on 1 January 2001.

Headquarters moved from Central House, London E15, to 69-75 Cannon Street, London EC4N 5AB, on 2 December 1991.

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/

Other Finding Aids

Link to full catalogue: https://mrc-catalogue.warwick.ac.uk/records/AML