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Sylvia vs The Fascists

A live performance of 'Sylvia vs The Fascists' (based on the life of Sylvia Pankhurst) - by touring company Breathe Out Theatre.
Thank you to Central England!

A CHT News post about a recent donation to the Heritage Trust, in Summer 2021.
Society Stories 3 - Coalville and Central England

A CHT Blog post - part of our regional society histories series.
Normal opening hours from July 2021

Museum hours from July 2021 are Wednesday to Saturday 10:30 to 16:00. Groups can book for Mondays and Tuesdays in advance.

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Search our collections online via the Archives Hub. Contact us by email or telephone for assistance and to make an appointment.
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Governance

The Co-operative Heritage Trust is an independent charity registered 1121610. It is run by a board of trustees for the continuance of the trust's mission to share the heritage of the co-operative movement in the UK for the benefit of society.
The co-op dividend - what is it?

CHT blog post explaining the dividend and how it works today.
Normal opening hours from July 2021

Museum hours from July 2021 are Wednesday to Saturday 10:30 to 16:00. Groups can book for Mondays and Tuesdays in advance.
Who we are

We are an independent charitable trust which manages the Rochdale Pioneers Museum and National Co-operative Archive in Manchester.
The Story of the Co-operative Women's Guild

Kate Woodward looks at the fascinating history of the Co-operative Women's Guild and the impact they made from 1883-2016.
Visit the archive

We are based at Holyoake House in central Manchester. Visits must be booked in advance Contact us at [email protected]
Our history

The Co-operative Heritage Trust was formed in 2007 to bring the Museum and Archive service together for the benefit of heritage audiences.