The old Co-op, Colne, Lancashire
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Image: © Dr Neil Clifton Taken: 6 Mar 2007
The fine building in the centre of this block formed the main building of the Colne Co-operative Society. The Co-operative movement was very strong in this area of Lancashire until prices were undercut by modern supermarket selling.