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Commemorative plaque 43882

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Commemorative plaque 43882
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This blue commemorative plaque records: In 1859, the twelve founder members of Leek & Moorlands Co-operative Society Ltd. opened their first grocery and provisions shop here Recorded plaque organisation: Leek and District Civic Society.
In 1859, twelve individuals founded the Leek & Moorlands Co-operative Society Ltd., opening their first grocery shop; this society is a notable example of the co-operative movement that significantly influenced economic and social structures in Britain during the Industrial Revolution.

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