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1. 'Madcap' idea proved genius
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 30 November 2006ON the evening of 21 December, 1844, Rochdalians gathered in Toad Lane, waiting for a shop open.
2. Priorities remain the same in any age
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 29 November 2006TOWN centre manager Debbie O'Brien looks at Rochdale's main focus and it's future ...
3. United front drives society right to the top
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 29 November 2006WITH its head office in Sandbrook Park, Rochdale, United Co-operatives is the most successful Co-operative society in the UK.
4. Life among this crowd was rough and ready
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 29 November 2006ROCHDALE was first granted a market in 1241 and for more than five centuries it was the property of the Lord of the Manor.
5. High-flyer took helm of younger generation
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 29 November 2006AS THE superstore revolution swept the country one of the major players staked its claim to Rochdale shoppers.
6. Made to measure for success
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 29 November 2006FROM the biggest stars to the average man in the street one family clothes shop in the centre of Rochdale made sure they always had a real sense of style.
7. New royals set fast pace in retail race
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 29 November 2006A MEMBER of retail royalty arrived 37 years ago - and is now right in the heart of town.
8. Variety spiced up any trip around the town
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 29 November 2006AS ROCHDALE has grown over the years, so has the need to supply goods to its population.
9. Success of current affairs was in house
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 29 November 2006NOW the demolition crews have wiped it from existence as the modernisation of the town centre begins.
10. Sprint finish to market marathon
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 29 November 2006THEY had waited patiently for almost two years, now Rochdale market traders faced a last-minute dash to move home.