Escrick and District Co-operative Society

This material is held atNational Co-operative Archive

Scope and Content

This collection consists of records relating to Escrick and District Co-operative Society including reports and balance sheets, correspondence, order receipts, rough notes regarding distribution of surplus and papers regarding the Federal Superannuation Fund.

Administrative / Biographical History

Escrick and District Co-operative Society was formed in 1872 along the principles of the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society. The society had a presence in the village throughout the twentieth century and also established a branch store at Wheldrake. The society operated until 1971 when it merged with York Co-operative Society.

Access Information

The collection is open to any accredited reader, subject to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018.

Some files in this collection are subject to Data Protection legislation as they contain sensitive information and material under 30 years old is closed to access. It is advised that you contact the Archivist before visiting.

Acquisition Information

Transferred to the National Co-operative Archive from the Co-operative Union Library in 2000.

Archivist's Note

Description compiled by Adam Shaw, Archivist, September 2012.