The Co-op.
Brief history.
1769:
Farmers in Ayr share food that they have bought wholesale improving the standard of living for poorer families.
Robert Owen (1771 – 1858). The "Father of the Co-operative Movement". He wants to relieve poverty through socialism.
Dr William King (1786 - 1865). Produces periodical called "The Co-operator" which gives philopsophy and advice, including not to have meetings in pubs!
1844:
Rochdale principles are written.
1863:
The North of England Co-operative Society is formed. It changes its name to the Co-operative Wholesale Society in 1872 (C.W.S).
George Holyoake (1817 - 1906). President of the "Co-operative Congress" in 1887.
1769:
Farmers in Ayr share food that they have bought wholesale improving the standard of living for poorer families.
Robert Owen (1771 – 1858). The "Father of the Co-operative Movement". He wants to relieve poverty through socialism.
Dr William King (1786 - 1865). Produces periodical called "The Co-operator" which gives philopsophy and advice, including not to have meetings in pubs!
1844:
Rochdale principles are written.
1863:
The North of England Co-operative Society is formed. It changes its name to the Co-operative Wholesale Society in 1872 (C.W.S).
George Holyoake (1817 - 1906). President of the "Co-operative Congress" in 1887.
George Holyoake.
This, and the next 2 mugs, are similar in style and size to some showing Jack Crawford. They even have the base of the handle splitting into 3 prongs as many Sunderland items do. This was probably made in 1887 for Holyoake becoming President of the Coop Congress. This is not mentioned on the mug so it could be earlier.
Sunderland Equitable Industrial Society Established 1859
Established in 1859, the Coop in Sunderland sold groceries at High Street West before moving to larger premises in Matlock Street. This mug presumably shows the Matlock Street shop. The similarity to the mug below for Ryhope Coop which was not established until 1865 suggests that it was made some years after 1859.
Ryhope Colliery Industrial and Provident Society. Silksworth Branch. 1865.
Ryhope and Silksworth are adjoining coal mining villages to the south and south west respectively of Sunderland. Ryhope and Silksworth became part of Sunderland in 1967 when the Sunderland boundary was extended. In the lower left window it seems there is a surplus of rice.
Jarrow and Hebburn Jubilee 1911.
Teapot made by CWS Longton for the golden jubilee of this south Tyneside branch. "Labor and Wait" appears over a wheatsheaf on the co-op logo on the base. This brown transfer design is widely seen commemorating jubilees on plates and bowls for branches across Great Britain.
Craghead and Holmside Jubilee 1933.
A more unusual Art Deco design. Also shown is the presentation card given with the teapot to Coop members including my Gran at this Durham County branch.
CWS Longton. Coronation mugs 1937.
Two porcelain commemorative mugs made by CWS Longton. Whereas other potteries just had to change the transfer when Edward abdicated CWS had to change the shape of the handle as well.
Co-op advertising and gifts.
Items dating from the 1930s, including a double sided jigsaw and a booklet commemorating the 1935 Silver Jubilee of George V and Queen Mary.