Bronze Plaque Commemorating Co-Operative Society Founding

A historic moment, set in bronze. This heavy, bronze plaque commemorates the founding of the Co-Operative Society. Showing beautiful craftsmanship with the details within the relief, this is a truly unique piece. Text around the piece reads ‘Opening the doors to co-operation at 7 Kershaw Place Oldham’

‘Commemorates the act of faith in co-operation performed by Ben Percival, Edward Lees, William Turton, Joseph Booth, John McDonald and John Taylor, founder members of Oldham Equitable Co-Operative Society who convened the first meeting at the home of Joseph Turton in November 1850.’