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Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society

Former English consumer co-operative

The Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society (RACS) was a large consumer co-operative based in south east London, England. The co-operative took its name from the Royal Arsenal munitions works in Woolwich and its motto was: "Each for all and all for each".² It ceased to exist in 1987.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Feb 17, 1872Founded¹

HeadquartersWoolwich¹

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Royal Arsenal Cooperative Society Ltd (cropped) — Photo: Andy Roberts from East London, England, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons³

The Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society (RACS) was a large consumer co-operative based in south east London, England. The co-operative took its name from the Royal Arsenal munitions works in Woolwich and its motto was: "Each for all and all for each".²

Timeline

Oct 13, 1987Dissolved Dissolved¹
Feb 17, 1872Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaRoyal Arsenal Co-operative Society
More imagesWikimedia Commons
WikidataQ7373700

Sources

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WikidataRoyal Arsenal Co-operative Society on Wikidata
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WikipediaRoyal Arsenal Co-operative Society on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsRoyal Arsenal Co-operative Society photo by Andy Roberts from East London, England, CC BY 2.0