He joined the National Union of Boot and Shoe Operatives ( NUBSO ) in 1887 , and was appointed secretary of its Northampton branch four years later .
Poulton was born in Northampton and worked making boots and shoes from an early age .
Poulton joined the National Union of Boot and Shoe Operatives ( NUBSO ) in 1887 , and was appointed secretary of its Northampton branch four years later .
Poulton was born in Northampton and worked making boots and shoes from an early age .