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Four colour photographs showing the demolition of buildings on the old Hollins Mill site on Hollins Lane and building of the new Co-op at Ridgeway, Marple. 1988 -1989

Photocopy of memo from The Committee signed by Geo Wilkinson to the Rev. R.S. Woodall, Marple declining his offer of a building to use as a shop

Various photographs (original, photocopied, black and white and coloured) of Compstall Co-0perative Industrial Society's buildings, staff, development dating from early 1900's to 1989.
Small black & White photograph of Romiley Co-op : Undated

Estate Agents details of Flats for Sale after the redevelopment of the building that was Marple Bridge shop of the Compstall Co-operative Industrial Society Ltd.
Also Photographs of the original building and during alterations.

Original Time table / Programme for the Compstall Co-operative Industrial Society Ltd Excursion to Edinburgh on Whit-Friday May 16th 1913 giving details of trains, activities and Teas.

Original copy of the Rule Book for the Compstall Co-operative Industrial Society Limited.
These rules were revised by the Members of the Society at a Special Meeting called for that purpose on September 20th 1920.

Material relating to the Wheatsheaf Magazine Compstall Co-op :
1. Original copy of The Wheatsheaf Magazine from August 1938. Donated by Peter Clark.
2. Three photocopies of promotional material from Wheatsheaf.
a. 1935 : Entitled "Yours" listing…

3 typed pages giving notes and details for Exhibition on the history of the Compstall Co-operative Industrial Society held on the 16-23rd September 1994.
Typed time line giving details of premises and change of uses of Co-op shops in the area…

Programme promoting Grand Demonstration, Tea Parties and Concerts to celebrate the opening of New Stores at Marple Bridge on the 18th February 1893 at 2.30pm.
Listing Artistes and speakers with report from Wm Booth Secetary, names of Architect,…

Leaflet entitled 150 Years of Co-Operation giving detail of exhibitions around Manchester celebrating the Co-operation in Manchester, including the The People's History Museum, Manchester Jewish Museum, Working Class Movement Library , Ordsall Hall…

Flyer for C.W.S. Biscuits showing a lady, posing the question "Why do they go so quickly"
Undated

Press cuttings from 1910 to 1984 :
1906 Photocopy of newsaper photograph of High Lane Co-op
1910 Opening of Romiley Branch
1910 Opening of Marple Branch
1930 Retirement of Manager Mr J Hambleton after 50 years of service
1936 Opening of…

Two Souvenir Booklet of Jubilee Celebrations dated 1851 -1901 by John McLean and AA Hewitt.
Fifty Years' History of the Compstall Co-operative Industrial Society Limited with photographs.