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Leeds Co-operative Society
The Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society (Leeds Co-op) was a British independent co-operative society based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, which merged with United Co-operatives in 2007. Leeds Co-op was founded in 1847 as a Co-operative Flour Mill Society, workers at Benyon & Co's flax spinning mill raising funds through instalments to acquire some land. One of the founders was John Holmes, a draper.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- HeadquartersLeeds1
- Legal formcooperative1
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The Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society (Leeds Co-op) was a British independent co-operative society based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, which merged with United Co-operatives in 2007.2
Timeline
- 1847Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaLeeds Co-operative Society
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ6515939
Sources
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- 3Wikimedia CommonsLeeds Co-operative Society photo by Scarletharlot69, CC BY 3.0