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Horse drawn milk float a98_16568
BURY ST EDMUNDS, Suffolk. Some commodities were still delivered using a horse and cart in the post-war years. Coal and milk were two products that used this method of delivery until relatively recently. Even in major towns it was not unusual to see a horse-drawn Rag and Bone mans wagon in the 1960s and 70s. Photographed by Hallam Ashley in May 1947. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 1683527
Filename: aa98_16568.jpg
Size: 4344 x 4344 (8.3MB)
Date: 4th August 2009
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
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> Historic Images > Famed Photographers > Hallam Ashley Collection (1931-1980)
> Historic Images > Historic Images 1900s - 1910s
> Towns and Cities > Bury St Edmunds
> Transport > Horse-power
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This print takes us back to a bygone era in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. In the post-war years, when modernization was slowly creeping into our lives, some commodities were still delivered using traditional methods. One such method was the horse-drawn milk float, as depicted in this timeless image. The photograph captures a serene scene of everyday life with a majestic horse pulling the milk float through the streets of Bury St Edmunds. The horse's powerful presence is juxtaposed against the quaintness of its surroundings, reminding us of simpler times when technology had not yet taken over. Coal and milk were two essential products that relied on this charming mode of delivery until relatively recently. Even in major towns like Bury St Edmunds, it was not uncommon to witness these nostalgic sights well into the 1960s and 70s. The enduring popularity of horse-drawn wagons can be attributed to their reliability and familiarity within communities. Hallam Ashley skillfully captured this momentous snapshot in May 1947, freezing time for future generations to marvel at how our ancestors once lived. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of our rich history and traditions that have shaped our present-day society. As we gaze upon this remarkable image, let us appreciate the dedication and hard work put forth by those who ensured essential goods reached our doorsteps long before automation took over.
