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Society Stories 4 - Tamworth

A CHT blog post in thanks for a supportive donation from Tamworth Co-operative Society
Our new virtual visit is live!

Our virtual visit to Rochdale Pioneers Museum is now available to rent on demand.
Rochdale Pioneers Virtual Visit

Download our virtual visit to watch from wherever you are and make a direct contribution to our charity.
177th Anniversary and Christmas Celebration 21st December

177th Anniversary and Christmas Celebration

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Search the Archive

Search our collections online via the Archives Hub. Contact us by email or telephone for assistance and to make an appointment.
About us
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.
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The co-op dividend - what is it?

CHT blog post explaining the dividend and how it works today.
Museum Opening Times

The Museum is open Wednesday to Saturdays 10:30am-4pm.
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.
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. 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.