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The People’s Business – 150 Years of the Co-operative

Susie Stubbs

Be the first to find out more about the history of The Co-operative, as the People’s History Museum opens a brand new exhibition.

Join the People’s History Museum on the opening day of The People’s Business – 150 years of The Co-operative. Visit the exhibition, connect with The Co-operative story and take part in some of the museum’s day-long, family friendly games and activities. Co-operators, acting together, can work wonders! People’s History Museum, Spinningfields, 10am-5pm, Saturday 12 October, free (drop in).

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