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Plymouth & South West Co-operative Society

Former consumer co-operative in Plymouth, Devon, England1

The Plymouth and South West Co-operative Society Limited, known locally as Plymco, was founded in 1859 by ten tradesmen. The society grew from 18 members, as recorded on 3 January 1860, to a membership of over 130,000.2 It ceased to exist in 2009.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Mar 14, 1969Founded1

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Plymouth Co-operative Society Store (Derrys) (7481517690)
Photo: Reading Tom from Reading, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Plymouth and South West Co-operative Society Limited, known locally as Plymco, was founded in 1859 by ten tradesmen. The society grew from 18 members, as recorded on 3 January 1860, to a membership of over 130,000.2

Former names

  • Plymouth and South Devon Co-operative Society Limiteduntil Oct 18, 19991

Timeline

  1. Sep 6, 2009Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Mar 14, 1969Founded Founded1

Sources

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