Rochdale Pioneers Museum
Collection (museum), Heritage centre in Toad Lane, Rochdale / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Rochdale Pioneers Museum[1] is housed in the building where the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society started trading on 21 December 1844. The museum is regarded as the birthplace of the modern co-operative movement. It is located in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England.
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Established | 1931 |
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Location | 31 Toad Lane, Rochdale, OL12 0NU |
Coordinates | 53.6187°N 2.15943°W / 53.6187; -2.15943 |
Type | Collection (museum), Heritage centre |
Website | www.rochdalepioneersmuseum.coop/ |
The museum includes a recreation of the original shop, containing its rudimentary furniture, scales, items that were sold at the store, etc. Moreover, the museum transmits the influence of the co-operative movement on issues such as women's rights, poverty, education, fair trade and social reform. The museum is owned by the Co-operative Heritage Trust and managed by the Co-operative College.