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Frank Wolstencroft (23 December 1882 – 30 June 1952) was a British trade union leader. Born in Royton in Lancashire, Wolstencroft entered work at an early age, then at the age of sixteen was apprenticed as a joiner. He joined the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners (ASC&J) in 1906 and was elected as its Royton branch secretary the following year. Soon, he was also serving as secretary of its Oldham district, and in 1914 he was elected to its national Executive Council. In his spare time, Wolstencroft enjoyed a variety of sports.

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rdfs:comment	Frank Wolstencroft (23 December 1882 – 30 June 1952) was a British trade union leader. Born in Royton in Lancashire, Wolstencroft entered work at an early age, then at the age of sixteen was apprenticed as a joiner. He joined the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners (ASC&J) in 1906 and was elected as its Royton branch secretary the following year. Soon, he was also serving as secretary of its Oldham district, and in 1914 he was elected to its national Executive Council. In his spare time, Wolstencroft enjoyed a variety of sports. (en)
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