Note 585 — Chapter VIII

Of these the most important were the Steam-Engine Makers’ Society (established 1824, 6000 members), the Associated Blacksmiths’ Society (a Scottish organisation, established 1857, 2300 members), the United Kingdom Pattern Makers’ Association (established 1872, 2500 members), the National Society of Amalgamated Brassworkers (established 1872, 6500 members), the United Journeymen Brassfounders’ Association of Great Britain and Ireland (established 1866, 2500 members), and the United Machine Workers’ Association (established 1844, 2500 members).