This history of the Co-op ­— including its stamps ­— will be celebrated at this month's talk organised by the Over Hulton Heritage Group.

The Co-op is still a player in this day of hypermarkets, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons.

David Lloyd will give a talk on 'The History of Bolton Co-operative Society' tonight, Wednesday, August 14 at 7pm in the Over Hulton Conservative Club.

Admission is £5 and under-14s get in free.

The fully illustrated talk looks at the history of the Co-Op from its beginnings in Rochdale to the national movement it became, with a special look at the development in the Bolton area.

Book your place now with Carol - 07932 242551 or email cgibbons361@gmail.com