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EstablishedThe Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers opened its store at 31 Toad Lane, Rochdale, on 21 December 1844, initially selling basic provisions.EstablishedThe Pioneers were not the first co-operative; earlier ventures had failed, and their 1844 objects included housing, manufacture, land and a 'self-supporting home colony of united interests' as well as the store.DisputedThe popular figure of 28 founding members, each subscribing £1, is disputed: a 2016 study of the society's minutes reportedly found no mention of 28 men or £28.