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Home Subscriptions Send us your memories Buy online Links ISSUE 7 CONTENTS Where Co-operators Set the Pace Mouth-watering Memories of Midgley More stories of local co-operative societies... When Tom Mix Came to Todmorden Our Dad's Garage at Upper Foot Then the Hills Were Alive with the Sound of Music! The Pace-Egg Plays of the Calder Valley |
More stories of local co-operative societies... Persistence Paid Off Co-operation in Blackshaw Head began in 1875 when 34 local residents got together and raised start-up capital of £306. Opposition from neighbouring societies, however, nearly put paid to the project before it had even started. Heptonstall Co-op was opposed and Hebden Bridge Co-op, which had initially promised support, later withdrew it claiming it was unlikely that the fledgling society could ever pay a bonus. Undaunted, a meeting was held at the Shoulder of Mutton. Residents flocked to sign up and the society was formed on September 25 1875. Members no doubt blew a raspberry in the direction of Hebden Bridge! Read the full story in Milltown Memories, issue 7. If this or other stories stirs a memory, we'd be happy to know - send us your memories and comments. Don't miss our Summer 2004 issue on sale in June. |
