Co-operative Stores

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We've never done very much about the good old Co-ops being established in the area, but this is an interesting snippet from North Broomhill.

Morpeth Herald, 12 December 1891

"On Saturday last, the new premises known as the Broomhill and Togston Terrace Co-operative Store were opened. The opening ceremony was celebrated by the holding of a tea, concert, and ball in the Music Hall, and each event was largely patronised. Some time ago a dispute arose amongst the members of the Broomhill Store about the advisability of building new premises. Eventually the dispute centred on where the new premises should be built, and a large majority decided on a central position near the Board Schools. The opponents of the scheme eventually decided to break away and build a Store of their own, and in a remarkably short space of time a substantial and commodious building has been erected at North Broomhill."

Was this store near the club?

I expect the opening of Tesco in Amble will be the cause for similar celebrations