International records / UK National Archives

Thomas Bangbala Collection

BAN | This collection consists of material relating to the life of Thomas Bangbala, and in particular his political activism. Included are personal papers, letters, education certificates, records of his involvement with the Manchester Central Branch of the Electrical Trade Union. It also contains items on his employment as an electrical engineer, and some relevant newspaper articles about Bangbala. Thomas was the first black member of the Manchester Trade Union, and was particular his activism in promoting the rights of Black people especially within the Trade Union, and this is reflected in …