The C.W.S Crumpsall Biscuit Factory: through the magic lantern

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Medlycott, Maria (2016), Harlow Temple: Bartlett excavation archive, Essex Heritage Trust, Essex Society For Archaeology And History, Harlow Museum, Archaeology Data Service, doi: 10.5284/1040799 As the UK's largest co-operative, the group plays a key part in the co-operative movement. In the 1840s the original co-op shops were set up to protect consumers from adulterated food and profiteering shopkeepers. Since then the co-operative movement has campaigned on a number of issues which they thought were key consumer interests. As a part of this, The Co-operative Group has long been campaigning for consumer rights legislation, researching into new food labelling initiatives, a major sponsor of new co-operative ventures, a notable donor to community initiatives, directly involved in the development of animal welfare standards and in championing Fairtrade in the UK.

a b Lowe, Tom (24 August 2023). "Government launches wider probe into Caledonian Modular after school closures". Building . Retrieved 24 August 2023. Harlow is served by two railway stations: Harlow Town and Harlow Mill; both are served by trains between London Liverpool Street and Cambridge. There is also a bus service to Epping tube station, which is on London Underground's Central Line. mbH, HaCon Ingenieurges. "Harlow to London Heathrow Airport". Arriva Shires & Essex . Retrieved 17 July 2020. Barry C. Burnham, J. S. Wacher: The Small Towns of Roman Britain, Berkeley, Los Angeles, 1990, pp. 186–187.

In an attempt to build upon the success which was being felt around the increasing public perception of the co-op as an ethical retailer and to implement what was a core recommendation of the 2001 Co-operatives Commission, The Co-operative Group launched a brand panel which was tasked with developing a single consistent national branding standard for the movement. For decades, marketing by co-operatives was confusing for many customers with different societies adopting different store names (notably "Co-op Welcome" and "Co-op Late Shop"), various shop fascia designs and inconsistent marketing. Also, the cloverleaf design of the Co-op logo was seen by many as too associated with the years of neglect and decline within the movement and hence The Co-operative Group aimed to launch a totally new brand. Jones, Rupert (11 February 2017). "Welcome to rabbit-hutch Britain, land of the ever-shrinking home". The Guardian . Retrieved 16 March 2019. On number 29 Lon-y-Dail is the blue plate dedicated to Iorwerth Cyfeiliog Peate. Above all, he was the first curator of St Fagans National Museum of History, plus an author and poet. Between 1929 and 1948, he lived in the house. Kate Roberts, Lon Isa Golate is a lane that connects St. Mary Street and Westgate Street. It is believed to be one of the oldest streets in Cardiff. How it got its name is up for debate. For instance, the most popular is; boats leaving the quay would head downstream towards Golate, and people who were “running late” for the boat could jump in. Hence, “go late”. Medieval and Georgian Town Hall, High Street The Royal Hotel is on St Mary Street. On 13 June 1910, Captain Scott and the men of the Antarctic Expedition had their last public banquet before departing on the SS Terra Nova. However, the journey was ill-fated. They tramped over 850 miles of glaciers and ice fields in an attempt to become the first men to reach the South Pole. Unfortunately, they were beaten to the summit, the party died on their return. Old Saint Mary’s Church, Great Western Lane

Jones, Rupert (25 August 2018). "As small as 13 sq metres: are these the worst new flats in Britain?". The Guardian . Retrieved 16 March 2019. CWS became Co-operative Group (CWS) Limited on merger with CRS in 2001. CWS Retail was formed in 1933 and demerged in 1957 as CRS, with the purpose of opening shops in co-operative deserts and to take over failing retail societies. The combined Group merged with United Co-operatives, based in Yorkshire and North West England, in 2007, reinforcing its position as the largest consumer co-operative in the world. [114] At this time the current name, Co-operative Group Limited, was adopted. [115] There are only 12 parks with significant post-war element on the English Heritage 'Register of Parks'. With these Harlow is seen as one of the first examples of a civic scheme to marry the modern science of town and country planning. [ citation needed] Economy [ edit ] During the Second World War, rationing led to an effective pause in any major changes to the co-operative movement in the UK with the CWS becoming highly involved in sourcing overseas goods for UK consumers and manufacturing wartime goods. When determining which pesticides should be banned the toxicology of each substance, its potential for bioaccumulation and its persistency within the environment are all considered. Those chemicals which are restricted can only be used by growers and suppliers with specific written permission from The Co-operative Group which will only be granted if the grower or supplier has provided supporting evidence that no other alternative is available. In 2013 restricted pesticides were allowed in 123 cases. [197] Research was conducted by The Co-op's farmcare business investigated biological and cultural controls which could be used to reduce the influence of pests and also investigated more benign chemical alternatives to those which were restricted – The Co-op could thenAt the start of 2007, the group began discussions with United Co-operatives, then the UK's second-largest co-operative, about a merger of the societies. [17] Such a merger was expected to lead to significant efficiency savings owing to the large duplication of services which the two societies provided. On 16 February 2007, the boards announced they were to merge subject to members' approval, and on 28 July 2007 the newly enlarged Co-operative Group was launched. At the same time, the group transferred the engagements of the Scottish Nith Valley Co-operative Society which, while trading profitably, was suffering a burden with its pension fund commitments. [18] It was when ice cream began to be sold as a wafer sandwich or in a cup that the Crumpsall factory invested in a new machinery. This new type of biscuit had to be strong in use and melt in the mouth. Staff named this product a 'frivolities'. Not regarded as a proper biscuit and weighing 60 to the ounce, to much surprise they immediately caught on and the department did a roaring trade. To add interest a dye was added to the batter mix to produce several colours. On the side of the Prince of Wales pub is the outline of the old building. Visitors miss it, and even some Cardiffians don’t realise it’s there. The church was severely damaged when the River Taff flooded in 1607. Accounts state that a mini tsunami swept up the Bristol channel. The Co-op has traded on its 'ethical' credentials for many years and in 2014 a survey suggested that 70% of the British public believed that it was a business that 'tried to do the right thing'. [129] The co-op is particularly known for its work in championing the introduction of Fairtrade in the UK, investing in renewable energy and in reducing its carbon emissions, in maintaining high standards of animal welfare, in being a leading retailer of responsible fish, for reinvesting its profits in local communities and for campaigning on a range of social issues. History [ edit ] Beginnings (1844–1938) [ edit ] The Hanover Building in Manchester, former headquarters of the Co-operative Wholesale Society

The CWS, under the leadership of Graham Melmoth, was able to defend itself from this takeover bid, largely by informing Regan's creditors that his hostile takeover was based upon dubiously sourced data and bad business practices. The deal also failed because Regan had greatly misunderstood the CWS' complicated ownership structure, assuming that by paying off the 500,000 'active members' he could gain control of the CWS. Group membership increased sharply in the first year after the relaunch, to 2.5million with many more young people who have an affinity with the co-operative values and principles attracted to join. [125] [126] [127] Medieval Muslims were the first to add sugar to the dough for twice-baked bread, and transformed biscuits into a luxurious health food. Sugar was seen as a medicine that kept the body in a perfect state of balance. The medieval Arab physician Ibn Butlan recommended eating biscuits filled with warming figs and nuts. The club built a new stadium in 2006 at Barrows Farm, now named The Harlow Arena, with the old Harlow Sports Centre being converted into housing.The Member of Parliament (MP) for Harlow since the 2010 general election is Conservative Robert Halfon. He defeated Labour's Phil Waite, his predecessor being Bill Rammell, who had been the MP since the 1997 election, but had only held the seat at the 2005 general election by a majority of 97 votes. The legendary Welsh composer Ivor Novello was born on Cowbridge Road East on 15 January 1893. Famous as both a composer and Welsh actor, he is remembered for the song he wrote during World War One, called Keep the Home Fires Burning. He also has a blue plaque in London and in Maidenhead. The inscription says, “This boy became a Ruritanian King, who gave his people dreams and songs to sing.” Howard Spring, Cowbridge Road East The blue plaque has been put on the former home of the founder of the Welsh National Opera, Idloes Owen. On 40 Station Road in Llandaff North. He moved from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff to become a composer, arranger and conductor. At the time, he was considered one of the finest singing teachers in Wales. Elsewhere in Cardiff – Rhiwbina Iorwerth Cyfeilog Peate, Lon-y-Dail During the 1980s, the CWS began to merge with a number of failing co-operative societies, having returned to direct retailing after its merger with the SCWS the decade before. These mergers with consumers' co-operatives led to the co-op having both corporate (co-op societies) and individual members, hence making it both a primary and secondary co-operative. [6] The CWS's expansion into direct retailing (especially after the mergers of the 2000s) led to the CWS becoming a highly visible business in the UK. The legacy of this was that many people perceive the British co-operative movement to be one business, The Co-operative Group, or co-op for short. [5] Modernisation and takeover attempts (1990–1999) [ edit ]