Coop Collection

Salvador Dali Portrait
Eric Coop took this photograph of the surrealist artist, Salvador Dali (1904-1989), sporting his famous antennae moustache

Bethany Childrens Home, Kinver, Staffordshire
Residents of the Bethany home for disabled children which was located on the Hyde at Kinver, Staffordshire. Many of the boys are holding crutches

Advertisement for Meckumfat Sussex Ground Oats
Advertising poster for the fabulously named Meckumfat Sussex Ground Oats -...proved to be the best for making poultry plump !

Sign on the wall at Champagne Palmer, a big cooperative co-operative, Reims, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

Scots Dumpy Cockerel - rare breed chicken - Farm Park - Cotswolds - UK
MAB-1465 Scots Dumpy Cockerel - rare breed chicken Farm Park - Cotswolds - UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Hermeswiese Settlement, Vienna, Austria
The Hermeswiese Settlement (Siedlung Hermeswiese), designed as a garden city, was created in cooperation with the municipality of Vienna with the cooperative " Altmannsdorf-Hetzendorf"

Massachusetts, Boston, Joe's restaurant on Christopher Columbus Waterfront park

Coops Shot Tower and the glass roof of the Melbourne Central Shopping Centre Complex, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

CIS Building, Corporation Street, Manchester

Illustration of the CIS Building, Corporation Street, Manchester

Illustration of the CWS Sun Flour Mill, Trafford, Manchester

Illustration of the CWS office building, Great Prescot Street, London

Illustration of the CWS Grocery Sales Dept, Balloon Street, Manchester

Hand coloured illustration of CWS Crumpsall Biscuit Factory, Manchester

Illustration of the CWS Wheatsheaf Boot and Shoe factory, Leicester

Information slide for the Cooperation Movement, probably 1920s

Map showing the growth of CWS production locations between 1913 and 1938

CWS Tea Warehouse, Manchester, probably 1920/30s

CWS Soap Works, Irlam, Manchester, probably 1920/30s

CWS Margarine Factory, Irlam, Manchester, probably 1920s

CWS Food Dept. Rochdale Road, Manchester, probably 1920/30s

CWS Cabinet Works, Enfield, London, probably 1920/30s

CWS Tea Warehouse, Trafford, Manchester, probably 1920/30s

CWS Flannel Factory, Littleborough near Rochdale, probably 1920/30s

Food Control staff working in the Mitchell Memorial Hall, Manchester during WW1

A quarterly meeting in the CWS Mitchell Memorial Hall, Manchester, probably 1920/30s

A CWS shirt factory, probably 1930s

A CWS works canteen, probably 1930s

CWS Banking Hall, Manchester, probably 1930s

Christian Socialists involved in the founding of the Cooperative movement

JTW Mitchell, Chairman of CWS

Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 morning exercise

Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 - Lavatories

Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 - social activities - bowling

Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 - Christmas Cakes

Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908

Cws Coop Cooperative Wholesale Society Navy Cut
cws, coop, cooperative, wholesale, society, navy, cut, juniors, young, woman, cigarette, tobacco, cigarettes, packet, advert, advertising, playing, card, back, smiling, they, save, satisfy, 13944189

Advert, Co-Operative Tea is filling the Nation's Teapot

CWS advert, White Olive Soap for Beauty and Health
CWS (Cooperative Wholesale Society) advert, White Olive Soap for Beauty and Health Date: 1920s

Eccleshill Coop, Bradford

Sturminster Newton probably 1930s

Idyll, 1907 (oil on canvas)
476825 Idyll, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Sinding, Otto Ludvig (1842-1909); 66 x 82 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Parent eagle-owl bringing food to its young captured in a coop
6337383 Parent eagle-owl bringing food to its young captured in a coop by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Parent eagle-owl bringing food to its young captured in a coop)

Two pigeons, BAuzandah and NavAuzandah from Lights of Canopus
3619835 Two pigeons, Buzandah and Navuzandah from Lights of Canopus, 1847 (ink and pigment on paper) by Persian School, (19th century); 35x21.5 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Original Artwork - Christmas Cracker packaging design
Original Artwork - Painted design for advertising/packaging for C.W.S. Christmas Crackers, with the crackers coming to life and wandering away! Date: circa 1937

Carrier pigeons in war, March 1918 (lithograph)
NAM281532 Carrier pigeons in war, March 1918 (lithograph) by English School, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: from a booklet used by Cfn Jacksons father Corporal W C Jackson)

Street scene in Plymouth, Devon, with shops and parked cars. Date: circa 1950s

Darth Vader in Cornwall
Darth Vader from Star Wars at CRS (Co-op Retail Services) Homeworld in Cornwall performs with his light sabre for a group of smiling fans. Date: circa 1980s

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"Coop: A Journey through Community, Art, and Agriculture" In the quaint town of Kinver, Staffordshire, stands the Bethany Children's Home - a sanctuary that embodies the essence of coop. Here, children find solace and support within a nurturing cooperative environment. As we delve deeper into the world of coop, our eyes are drawn to an intriguing Salvador Dali portrait adorning the walls. Its surreal beauty serves as a reminder that cooperation can transcend boundaries and ignite creativity in unexpected ways. Venturing further into Reims' Champagne Palmer, we encounter a sign proudly displaying their cooperative spirit. This grand establishment exemplifies how collaboration can yield remarkable success in the realm of champagne production. Our journey takes us next to Sussex Ground Oats where an enticing advertisement beckons us towards healthy living through this cooperative venture. Meckumfat Sussex Ground Oats epitomizes how individuals coming together can create products that nourish both body and soul. Amidst picturesque landscapes at Cotswolds' Farm Park lies a rare breed chicken known as Scots Dumpy Cockerel. This charming creature reminds us of the importance of preserving biodiversity through responsible farming practices upheld by cooperatives. Speaking of farming, our path leads us to explore turkey farming - an industry greatly influenced by collective efforts. The dedication shown by these farmers highlights how working together ensures sustainable growth while meeting demands for festive feasts worldwide. In bustling Manchester stands CIS Building on Corporation Street - an architectural marvel symbolizing unity amidst urban chaos. Illustrated with meticulous detail, it represents coop's ability to thrive even in modern cityscapes. Adjacent to CIS Building is another illustration showcasing CWS Sun Flour Mill - a testament to Manchester's rich history rooted in cooperative enterprises. Flourishing against all odds, this mill signifies resilience born out of collective determination. The CWS office building nearby captures attention with its striking architecture; it mirrors coop's ability to leave lasting impressions on communities, both aesthetically and socially.