The British Milkman by Tom Phelps

The British Milkman by Tom Phelps

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Tracing the footsteps of British milkman over the past one hundred years, this book investigates the many changes that have taken place over the years, from the delivery of milk through a seventeen gallon churn to the gentle electric milk float. It also includes several photographs of the milkman at work.

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The British Milkman by Tom Phelps

Tracing the footsteps of British milkman over the past one hundred years, this book takes a nostalgic look at a great British tradition. Investigating the many changes that have taken place over the years, from the delivery of milk via a seventeen gallon churn to the gentle electric milk float, "The British Milkman" discusses how many obstacles, including two World Wars, were overcome, revealing many forgotten facts and including several never before published photographs of the milkman at work.
Tom Phelps is a keen historian with more than thirty years experience working in the dairy industry, retiring as Area Manager for Thames Valley for Unigate Dairies. As a student, he successfully studied law and economics whilst doing vacation work as a milkman. He was co-organiser of his company's Long Service Corp Reunions and on retirement he became a voluntary Welfare Visitor. He has written several articles for magazines and papers. This is his first book.
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ISBN 13 9780747808015
ISBN 10 0747808015
Title The British Milkman
Author Tom Phelps
Series Shire Library
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2010-09-10
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.