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2016Type of Heritage:
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Co-operative Heritage Trust
The Correspondence of Robert Owen 1821-1858
These are the letters of the Robert Owen (1821-1858) who was key in developing the ideas of the worldwide co-operative movement, which today boasts over 860 million members. Owen pioneered ideas well before their time including fair working conditions, education for workers, reduction in working hours and sick pay.
