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Poster Print : Horse drawn milk float a98_16568
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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
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Media ID 1683527
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27x27 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Poster Prints collection, featuring the captivating image "Horse Drawn Milk Float a98_16568" by Hallam Ashley from Historic England. Travel back in time to the post-war years in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where the charm of tradition prevailed. Witness the serene scene of a horse-drawn milk float, a nostalgic reminder of when commodities such as milk were still delivered to homes using this timeless method. Add this evocative poster print to your decor and let the story of history unfold in your living space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Historic Images
> Famed Photographers
> Hallam Ashley Collection (1931-1980)
> Historic Images
> Historic Images 1900s - 1910s
> Towns and Cities
> Bury St Edmunds
> Transport
> Horse-power
EDITORS COMMENTS
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.
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