In 1844, a group of working-class individuals from Rochdale, frustrated with dishonest and corrupt shopkeepers, joined forces to create a fairer society. They pooled their resources to open a cooperative shop, promising to sell high-quality products at fair prices and share profits with customers.
The Rochdale Pioneers
In 1844, a group of working-class individuals from Rochdale, England, band together to challenge the oppressive social order and demand better treatment from exploitative shopkeepers who were overcharging for subpar goods.
