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We are re- opening in June!

Re-opening the museum from 3rd of June (Thursdays and Fridays) 2021 in line with national guidelines in England.
Jobs and volunteering

Job opportunities and information about volunteering with us.
We have a winner!

CHT news post on the winner of our art competition to design signage for our craft table at Rochdale Pioneers Museum.
Society Stories 2 - Long Eaton

A CHT Blog post about the Long Eaton Co-operative Society

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Jobs and volunteering

Job opportunities and information about volunteering with us.
Resources

Downloadable and online resources to view at home.
Search the Archive

Search our collections online via the Archives Hub. Contact us by email or telephone for assistance and to make an appointment.
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.
We are re- opening in June!

Re-opening the museum from 3rd of June (Thursdays and Fridays) 2021 in line with national guidelines in England.
The co-op dividend - what is it?

CHT blog post explaining the dividend and how it works today.
Who we are

We are an independent charitable trust which manages the Rochdale Pioneers Museum and National Co-operative Archive in Manchester.
Visit the archive

We are based at Holyoake House in central Manchester. Public days Thursdays and Fridays June 2021 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.
About us