History Of The Ashton Under Lyne Working Men's Cooperative Society Limited 1857 To 1907 (1907)

The ""History Of The Ashton Under Lyne Working Men�������s Cooperative Society Limited 1857 To 1907"" is a book written by James Thompson, originally published in 1907. The book details the history of the Ashton Under Lyne Working Men�������s Cooperative Society Limited, a cooperative society established in 1857 by a group of working-class men in Ashton Under Lyne, a town in Greater Manchester, England. The book provides a comprehensive account of the society's formation, its early struggles, and its eventual success in becoming a major player in the cooperative movement. It covers the society's various departments, including grocery, bakery, butchery, and drapery, and how they contributed to the society's growth and profitability.The book also delves into the society's social and political impact, highlighting its role in improving the lives of working-class people in the area. It discusses the society's involvement in education, healthcare, and housing, as well as its support for various political causes, such as women's suffrage and the Labour Party.Overall, ""History Of The Ashton Under Lyne Working Men�������s Cooperative Society Limited 1857 To 1907"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the cooperative movement, the social and economic conditions of working-class people in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and the impact of cooperatives on society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.