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‘Three Ships’ co-op landmark earmarked for demolition

Hull City Council said asbestos embedded in the concrete structure means preservation work would be too…

How the CWS went into the farming business

Marking the Co-operative College centenary, archivist Sophie McCulloch recalls the network of farms owned by UK…

Co-ops and Ireland: The shaping of a nation

Patrick Doyle looks the role of co-ops in the history of Ireland as it pushed for…

Obituary: Philip Jones, secretary of United Norwest and United Co-operatives

'Not only did Phil hold a remarkable number of senior roles; he carried them out with…

Co-op culture as a dangerous idea in Victorian Britain

Manchester University is running an English literature module which looks at 19th century co-operation

Hebden Bridge pays tribute to its co-operative history

Co-operators celebrated the legacy of the Hebden Bridge Fustian Manufacturing Co-operative Society.

Heart Of England Co-op returns to its roots – and looks back on its past

The society has moved its head office to Foleshill - a stone's throw from where it…

Hebden Bridge unveils blue plaques to its co-operative history

The town celebrates International Co-operatives Day with a celebration of its 19th century fustian co-op

Making co-operative citizens: A century of learning collaboration

How the Co-op College has worked to bring collaborative education to the movement

Catalonia celebrates: Exploring the region’s co-op heritage

Andrew Bibby visits an exhibition on the region’s co-op history in Barcelona

Co-op College centenary: Working conditions and employee rights

A look back at the co-op movement’s support for workers, from minimum wages to education

The ILO: from 1919 to current day

Stirling Smith celebrates the centenary of the United Nations agency with a mandate to promote co-operatives