Records of North Yorkshire Co-operative Society and the societies that merged with it including York Co-operative Society, Northallerton and District Co-operative Society, Guiseley Industrial Co-operative Society and Tadcaster Co-operative Society. The records include plans, programmes, pamphlets, correspondence and photographs.
North Yorkshire Co-operative Society
This material is held atNational Co-operative Archive
- Reference
- GB 1499 X23
- Dates of Creation
- 1883-1984
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 42 Items, 4 files, 1 photograph
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
North Yorkshire Co-operative Society was formed in 1984 through the merger of Harrogate and York co-operative societies. Further societies later transferred engagements to North Yorkshire including Northallerton in 1985, Airedale and Guisborough societies in 1987 and Ossett in 1988. In 1993 North Yorkshire Co-operative Society became Yorkshire Co-operatives.
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. The collection had been part of the Co-operative Union's Miscellaneous Minute Books collection.
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Adam Shaw, Archivist, August 2012.
Appraisal Information
Published histories added to the National Co-operative Archive society history collection.
Custodial History
Within the collection is a note from the Food Controller of North Yorkshire Co-operative Society, Peter J Bushell, saying Mary. We have discovered these in the cause of a Spring clean at Wayside. Do with them as you wish. At some point since the collection was deposited with the Co-operative Union Library.