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The factory in the title of this photograph was not associated with the Co-Operative movement, (Co-op). It was built in 1872 by the founder of the company, Timothy Coop.
Here's a link to a potted history of the company on a "Wigan Archives Service" page:
https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Docs/PDF/Resident/Leisure/Museums-and-archives/archives/CoopandCompanyLtd.pdf
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