British Matchbox Label and Bookmatch Society

The British Matchbox Label and Bookmatch Society (BML&BS) was founded on the 1st January 1945.

We are a very active Society with members who are fascinated by all aspects of the match-making industry across the world. Many are collectors of matchboxes, matchbooks and match-related items, while others are passionate about the social, industrial and artistic history of the humble match in all its forms. 

We always welcome new members We publish a 40-page magazine six times a year, hold regular meetings throughout the year, which always include an auction, and offer members many other hobby benefits.

The Society is non-profit making, all income being used to provide facilities for the benefit of members. It is run by Phillumenists for Phillumenists. Election of Officers who are honorary is by nomination and election.

The founder members of the Society were probably only concerned with forming a group of collectors to advance their swapping circle, add to their collections and pool information about what they collected. Most likely, it never occurred to them that what they started would still be operating so many years later. It is indeed remarkable, and a credit to them and those members that followed who have taken up their lead and offered their services to the Society.

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