Documentary on the history of the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society's and its education programme inspired by the Rochdale Pioneers.

The Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society was a consumer co-operative based in Woolwich, the name originating from the royal munitions works in the area. Inspired by the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers, forerunners of a countrywide co-op movement in the 19th century, the group ran for a century before the rise of supermarkets. Fascinating scenes show the educational activities they organised, which includes tutelage in bacon slicing and theatrical technique.

Documentary on the history of the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society.