Milk Bottles Collection

Milk man with his horse and float stands in a street where an unexploded bomb has been found in Sidcup, Kent

Mr. R. C. Askew, who has been a dairyman in Willingham for 36 years, uses a tricycle to deliver his milk Cambridge 15th April 1968

Benny Hill, comedian, who might have been a milkman. 10th May 1957

Cambridge milkman on his round with his milk cart, Circa 1969

Milkman, Alfred Dobbs, says goodbye to all his customers who have been taking his milk for 48 years. Alfred Hobbs is 65 years of age and is retiring after 48 years with the same company

Forty French boys and girls aged between 9 - 11 from Boulogne are starting a fortnights schooling at Cannonbury Primary School, Islington, London, N1

Cuba, Trinidad, Milkman on horseback delivers bottles of milk to house

1950s - First Day at School

Free milk for children on holiday in Crayford, Kent. The boys are all supplied. 1939

Free milk for children on holiday in Crayford, Kent. 1939

Glass-blowing machine, 1908 C016 / 4503
Glass-blowing machines. Early 20th-century machines designed to take molten glass and blow four milk bottles into moulds (centre)

Refrigerated milk cart, 19th century
Refrigerated milk cart. This design, from the USA, used ice to keep the air temperature cool for the transport of milk. Holes in the compartments allowed air to circulate from where the ice

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"Milk Bottles: A Timeless Connection to Nostalgia and Community" In the bustling streets, amidst the chaos of an unexploded bomb, a milkman with his trusty horse and float stands tall. This is no ordinary sight; it's a testament to the resilience of Mr. R. C. Askew, who has faithfully served as a dairyman in Willingham for an impressive 36 years. But milkmen are not just figures of dedication and hard work; they often possess hidden talents that surprise us all. Take Benny Hill, the beloved comedian, who might have once donned the uniform of a milkman on that memorable day - May 10th, 1957. Across continents and cultures, milkmen have been delivering their precious cargo with unwavering commitment. In Cuba and Trinidad, we witness a picturesque scene where a milkman on horseback gracefully navigates narrow streets to deliver bottles of fresh milk right at people's doorsteps. Closer to home in Cambridge circa 1969, another dedicated milkman embarks on his daily rounds with his trusty cart. The clinking sound of glass bottles resonates through quiet neighborhoods as he ensures every household receives their creamy delight. As time passes by like pages turning in history books, one thing remains constant - Alfred Dobbs bidding farewell to loyal customers who have relied on him for their daily dose of nourishment. His warm smile reflects the genuine bond formed between these unsung heroes and those they serve. Milk bottles hold stories beyond mere sustenance; they intertwine lives across borders and generations alike. From Boulogne's young French boys and girls starting anew under foreign skies to British children resting at Haviland House Nursery School or Latchmere Road School in Kingston Upon Thames - all find solace in knowing that each morning brings them wholesome goodness delivered by caring hands.