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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. New trick made this old master the top dog
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 29 November 2006KRAZINESS spread throughout the country during the swinging sixties as one of Rochdale's old retailing dogs learnt a profitable new trick.
7. 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.
8. Serving up fare fit for the king
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 29 November 2006WHILE the coronation of King George VI was celebrated throughout the nation what was described as 'one of the most progressive firms in town' was opening a new era for Rochdale shoppers.
9. Price was right for all walks of life
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 29 November 2006FOR decades it kitted out Rochdalians of all ages, shapes and sizes for every occasion - and for a good price, too.
10. Planners travelled the long road to modern world
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 29 November 2006THE sixties had arrived and there were changes in the wind that meant life would never be the same again.