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19 May '13

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Global News The Co-operative Revolution: A Graphic Novel
The Co-operative Movement’s history has been retold in the form of a graphic novel.
Global News Historical book tells the tale of the co-operative movement's inspiration
There are hundreds of historical documents surrounding the revolutionary work done by Robert Owen...
United Kingdom Pioneers Museum calls for song suggestions for 'Sing Rochdale'
The winners of the Museums at Night competition, Rochdale Pioneers Museum and Touchstones Rochdale...
United KingdomWatch the trailer for the Rochdale Pioneers film

Co-operative Group members are being offered the chance to see an inspirational new film on the Rochdale Pioneers in advance of its special gala screening during the big ...

Naroa Elortza Gorrotxategi and Fernando Molina at the Manchester conference

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SpainCo-operation is the key to success for Mondragon

Mondragon Corporation's success was used as a case study at the Mainstreaming Co-operation conference held in Manchester last week.

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Michael D Higgins speaking at the conference.

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IrelandPresident praise Irish co-operatives as 'creative communities'

Irish President, Michael D Higgins, welcomed the role that co-operatives have played in Ireland and praised them as “vibrant example of creative communities” at a ...

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The Rochdale Pioneers Museum’s website has launched to celebrate the upcoming re-opening of the Museum

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United KingdomRochdale Pioneers Museum launches new website

People can take a walk through co-operative history on the brand new Rochdale Pioneers Museum’s website.

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Global NewsContribute to third edition of 'Weavers of Dreams' book

Co-operative author David Thompson is asking for supporters of his 'Weavers of Dreams' book to help contribute towards the third edition.

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ItalyConsumer co-operatives prove popular throughout history

The most popular types of co-operatives throughout history have been those set up by consumers, says a Professor of History from the University of Bologna.

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Global NewsThe Capital Institute on Catalyzing Future Evergreen Cooperatives

"In May 2011 the Capital Institute convened a meeting in Greenwich, Connecticut, as an activity of the Capital Lab's "Field Guide to Investing in a Resilient Economy" project. We ...

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On the set of the Rochdale Pioneers film actors Andrew London (centre), who plays William Cooper, Jordan Dawes (right), who plays Samuel Ashworth and, John Henshaw (left), who plays John Holt, recreate the 'wheelbarrow journey'

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United KingdomThat's a wrap: Rochdale Pioneers film finishes shooting

Filming has wrapped on the Rochdale Pioneers film, which tells the story of the 28 working men who helped found the modern-day co-operative movement.

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Council leader, Councillor Colin Lambert (left), David Williams (centre) and the Mayor, Councillor Alan Godson, hold the Toad Lane sign

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United KingdomHistoric Toad Lane street sign returns to Rochdale after 20 years

An historic symbol that signifies the origin of retail co-operatives around the world has returned to Rochdale after almost 20 years.

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Actor John Henshaw on set in Manchester for the ‘Men of Rochdale’ film

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United KingdomStory of Rochdale Pioneers set for big screen

A major new film marking the birth of co-operation is currently being filmed in Rochdale and the Greater Manchester area as part of The Co-operative’s activities to ...

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