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United Operative Masons and Granite Cutters' Union
United Operative Masons and Granite Cutters' Union
United Operative Masons and Granite Cutters' Union

United Operative Masons and Granite Cutters' Union

founded 1888
About MeFounded as the Aberdeen Operative Masons and Stonecutters Society in 1888, it changed its name in 1892 to the United Operative Masons and Granite Cutters' Union. By 1894 it had nearly 2000 members - nearly all those eligiable to join. Its agreement with the Aberdeen Granite Association guarenteed that only members of the union would be employed, and it continued in operation until 1919.

In 1920, the United Operative Masons and Granite Cutters' Union amalgamated with several related unions to form the Building and Monumental Workers' Association of Scotland. This later amalgamated with the Amalgamated Union of Building Trade Workers in 1942.

Sources: Diack "The Rise and Progress of the Granite Industry of Aberdeen", Archives Hub (online), unionancestors.co.uk
J & J Ingram
Aberdeen, Scotland
Star of the Isles, Invitation to launch at Hall Russell & Co. Ltd.
Aberdeen, Scotland, 1900 - 1986
Granite Being Lifted from Rubislaw Quarry
Aberdeen, Scotland, founded 1866
James Philip
Granite mason
National Bank Limited Frontage (probably Cardiff); Granite From Aberdeen
Froghall Granite Works, founded 1877
Marion Patterson
Aberdeen, Scotland, 1911 - 1993
Flintlock Pistol "Highland" Style
Aberdeen, Scotland, active 1841 - 1875
Ernestine Mills
Hastings, England, 1871 - 1959
William McKay and Sons Limited
City Granite Works, 1906 - 1983
Chemist Shop 205 Union Street
Aberdeen, Scotland, founded c.1834
W. M. Macdonald of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland, active c.1890s
Letter from Caroline Phillips to Mrs Allan
Glasgow, Scotland, 1868 - 1968
Silver- Gilt Enammelled Casket Handicraft Company Newcastle
1865 - 1926
Envelope Addressed to William Gordon
died c.1936