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The Manchester Bee Timeline is attempt to trace the symbol from the present day back to its starting point. It is very much a work in progress, with updates being added as new information is discovered. If you have any suggestions for additions, please do get in contact, or leave a comment below.<\/p>\n

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1810<\/h1>\n

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The first meeting of\u00a0 the Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity took place in the Ropemakers Pub on Chapel Street in Salford. One of their emblems is the beehive, symbolising working together for the common good.<\/p>\n

You can find more information on the Oddfellows here<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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1824<\/h1>\n

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The first building stage of the Beehive Mill cotton mill\u00a0is completed in Ancoats, with additional sections added in later years. The building still stands to this day.<\/p>\n

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1837<\/h1>\n

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The coat of arms of the Oddfellows is incorporated, featuring a beehive in its lower left corner.<\/p>\n

You can find more information on the arms here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1842<\/h1>\n

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The borough of Manchester\u00a0is granted\u00a0its\u00a0coat of arms. The crest depicts a globe filled with bees in-flight, with the bees representing industry and their placement on the globe representing Manchester\u2019s global links.<\/p>\n

You can find more information on the Manchester\u2019s coat arms here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1844<\/h1>\n

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The borough of Salford\u00a0is granted\u00a0its\u00a0coat of arms. The arms feature 5 bees\u00a0 represent Industry, while the shuttle represent the textile industry in the area.<\/p>\n

You can find more information on Salford\u2019s coat arms here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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On the 21st December, the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society opened their store for the first time. They became the basis for the modern Cooperative movement through\u00a0their designing of\u00a0the Rochdale Principles. Above the doorway is a beehive, representing working together for the good of the whole, examples of which can be found on Cooperative shops across the country.<\/p>\n

You can find more information on the Cooperative beehive here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1877<\/h1>\n

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Opening on 18th September, Manchester Town Hall features a number of depictions of bees in its interior. The most influential are the floor tiles outside the Banquet Hall, an area commonly referred to as \u201cThe Bees\u201d. The buildings designer is Alfred Waterhouse.<\/p>\n

You can find more information on the town hall bees here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1882<\/h1>\n

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The Manchester Ship Canal Company was formed, with its coat of arms containing bee elements from both Manchester\u2019s and Salford coat of arms.<\/p>\n

You can find more information on the company here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1900<\/h1>\n

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Two bees are introduced to the logo of Boddingtons Beer linking the brand to the city, but also acting a pun on the company name \u2013 Boddingtons Breweries.<\/p>\n

You can find more information on the Boddington Bees here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1912<\/h1>\n

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Building work is completed on the clock tower of the Refuge Assurance Company on Oxford Street. It was designed by Paul Waterhouse, son of Alfred Waterhouse who designed Manchester Town Hall. The quarter hour intervals feature bees in flight, supposedly a tribute from son to father.<\/p>\n

You can find more information on the clock tower bees here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1926<\/h1>\n

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Manchester Civic Week takes place between 2nd<\/sup> to the 9th<\/sup> October. To commemorate the week, bronze medals are depicting the bee. The example depicted is part of Manchester Museum\u2019s collection.<\/p>\n

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1976<\/h1>\n

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The Manchester Bee bollard are introduced to the city\u2019s streets. Designed by Warren Marshall, you can find more information on the bollards here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2004<\/h1>\n

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The Victorian University of Manchester and UMIST amalgamate, creating the University of Manchester. The new coat of arms feature 3 bees on it\u2019s shield.<\/p>\n

You can find more information on the coat of arms here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2014<\/h1>\n

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The Manchester Bee Bin is introduced to the city\u2019s streets, featuring an image of one of the town hall bees.<\/p>\n

You can find more information on the bins here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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