Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Milk Man Collection

In the nostalgic era of the 50s, a familiar sight could be seen in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire - the Milkman and his Float

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Milkman and his Float

Milkman and his Float
A milkman taking bottles from the crates on his float to deliver to someones doorstep

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Rickmansworth / Herts / 50S

Rickmansworth / Herts / 50S
A sylvan glimpse in one of Rickmansworths pretty lanes, one of the beauty spots of Hertfordshire

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Milkman Making Delivery

Milkman Making Delivery
A cheerful milkman puts the requisite number of milk bottles onto the doorstep

Background imageMilk Man Collection: 1967 Ford Transit milk float. Creator: Unknown

1967 Ford Transit milk float. Creator: Unknown
1967 Ford Transit milk float

Background imageMilk Man Collection: The Milkman

The Milkman
People You See. The Milkman. From Teddy Bear (21 September 1966)

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Milk delivery men and carts, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Milk delivery men and carts, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Ws Baker & Son Victoria Dairy milk delivery men pictured with their carts at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Milkman Bill Whittle (left)

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Milk Cart 1962

Milk Cart 1962
The milkman delivering a milk churn on a horse and cart at Dingle racecourse, County Kerry, Ireland. Date: 1962

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Cuba, Trinidad, Milkman on horseback delivers bottles of milk to house

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

Background imageMilk Man Collection: A Express Dairy Delivery Bedford van from London, makes a delivery to Freds Corner

A Express Dairy Delivery Bedford van from London, makes a delivery to Freds Corner. 1936

Background imageMilk Man Collection: A Express Dairy Delivery horse and cart overtakes an Express Dairy Delivery Bedford van

A Express Dairy Delivery horse and cart overtakes an Express Dairy Delivery Bedford van. 1936

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Teddy Bear: Activity around Bear Green duck pond

Teddy Bear: Activity around Bear Green duck pond
Activity around Bear Green duck pond

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Cats at fete

Cats at fete

Background imageMilk Man Collection: BUENOS AIRES: MILKMAN, 1858. A milkman in Buenos Aires, Argentina, going on his rounds

BUENOS AIRES: MILKMAN, 1858. A milkman in Buenos Aires, Argentina, going on his rounds. Wood engraving, English, 1858

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Milkman - Thesaloniki, Greece

Milkman - Thesaloniki, Greece
Milkman and children - Thesaloniki, Greece Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Milkman 1915

Milkman 1915
Transporting milk on a horse trailer. Landskrona, Sweden, 1915. Date: 1915

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Naples, Italy - Milk Seller

Naples, Italy - Milk Seller with the providers of his wares! Date: circa 1903

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Electric milk float delivering in town, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, may

Electric milk float delivering in town, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, may

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Silent Film Still: Milkman

Silent Film Still: Milkman

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Three-wheeler milkfloat

Three-wheeler milkfloat
A Milkman on his morning round, fills up a crate from his vintage yet stylish three-wheeled float. This model is a Norwich Dairy milk electric, (DP Kathanode battery operated) delivery float

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Milkman with his Donkey - Sofia, Bulgaria

Milkman with his Donkey - Sofia, Bulgaria

Background imageMilk Man Collection: An automatic milkman

An automatic milkman
Photograph from 1909 showing a penny-in-the-slot milk-machine. The machine enabled shop owners to close at reasonable hours, and for customers to buy milk at any hour of the day or night

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Dogs Harnesed to Cart

Dogs Harnesed to Cart
Two dogs stand ready to help the milkman pull his cart

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Milkman Holds Bottle

Milkman Holds Bottle
A milkman holds out a pint bottle of milk

Background imageMilk Man Collection: STRIKERS AND SCAB

STRIKERS AND SCAB
A group of strikers mock a scab at a factory entrance

Background imageMilk Man Collection: MILKMAN, 1960S

MILKMAN, 1960S
A milkman on the way to milk his cows

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Milkman on his rounds, Devon

Milkman on his rounds, Devon
Milkman on his rounds with a handcart containing a large milk pail, Devon. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Milkman (Scrap)

Milkman (Scrap)
THE MILKMAN No water and good measure

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Cat Taken away from Milk

Cat Taken away from Milk
A thirsty cat is pulled away from a pail of milk by a milkman

Background imageMilk Man Collection: London Milkman / Petherick

London Milkman / Petherick
London characters: the MILKMAN goes from door to door, with two churns suspended by a yoke from his shoulders, from which he fills your pot on your doorstep

Background imageMilk Man Collection: Milk Cart 1930S

Milk Cart 1930S
A milk cart makes its early morning rounds


All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

In the nostalgic era of the 50s, a familiar sight could be seen in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire - the Milkman and his Float. Alderney Street in Pimlico, London was another location where this charming tradition thrived. The milkman's trusty companion was a 1967 Ford Transit milk float, its creator unknown but cherished by all. But this scene wasn't limited to just England; even faraway places like Cuba and Trinidad had their own version of the Milkman. Picture a horseback-riding milkman delivering bottles of fresh milk right to your doorstep in these exotic locations. The Milkman held an esteemed position within communities across the globe. From Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex to Fred's Corner in London, they were relied upon for daily deliveries that brought nourishment and comfort to countless households. Express Dairy Delivery played a significant role during those times too. Their Bedford van made efficient rounds through busy streets while their traditional horse-drawn cart gracefully overtook modern vehicles on bustling roads. Artists like Joaquín Sorolla captured these timeless scenes with great detail and emotion. His painting "Tipos de Guipúzcoa" showcased various characters from different walks of life, including our beloved Milkman who symbolized reliability and dependability. This enchanting image brings back memories of classic tales such as "Town Mouse and Country Mouse, " where simplicity triumphed over complexity. It reminds us that sometimes it's the little things like receiving fresh milk at your doorstep that can bring immense joy into our lives. And let's not forget about Teddy Bear. This iconic childhood companion would eagerly await alongside children for their daily dose of creamy goodness delivered by none other than the friendly neighborhood Milkman. The legacy of the Milkman lives on through photographs, paintings, and fond recollections passed down through generations. They remind us of simpler times when community connections were strong, and the Milkman was a cherished member of every neighborhood.