Shepley Races
The Co-op still hands out dividends based upon the customer holding a unique number which is matched against all purchases they make during the year. Whenever the dividends were handed out, everyone dashed to the store (which used to be situated by the village green on Marsh Lane) to receive their dues. This became known as the 'Shepley Races'.
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