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HISTORY The Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers was a group of 28 weavers and other artisans in Rochdale , England, that was formed in 1844. As the mechanization of the Industrial Revolution was forcing more and more skilled workers into poverty, these tradesmen decided to band together to open their own store selling food items they could not otherwise afford. With lessons from prior failed attempts at co-operation in mind, they designed the now famous Rochdale Principles , and over a period of four months they struggled to pool together one Pound Sterling per person for a total of 28 pounds of capital. On December 21, 1844, they opened their store with a very meager selection of butter, sugar, flour, oatmeal and a few candles. Within three months, they expanded their selection to include tea and tobacco, and they were soon known for providing high quality, unadulterated goods. The Pioneers' original store on Toad Lane has been converted into a commemorative museum . EXTERNAL LINKS
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