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Milk for school children, 1955
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Milk for school children, 1955
Before Margaret Thatcher the milk snatcher put and end to free school milk for the over sevens, all primary school children would enjoy their daily third pint ration at school. Fortunately in the mid 1950s these children at Harwich Road Primary, Colchester, had nothing to fear. They ve all gotta lotta bottle
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Bottle Colchester Daily Free Harwich Milk Pint Primary Ration Straw Thatcher
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In this charming photograph from the 1950s, a group of primary school children at Harwich Road Primary School in Colchester eagerly await their daily third pint of milk. At this time, before the introduction of the controversial policy by Margaret Thatcher known as the "milk snatcher," all primary school children in the UK were entitled to a free third pint of milk each day as part of their rations. The children, dressed in their best school uniforms, sit at their desks with their straws poised, ready to drink up the nutritious beverage. Their expressions are filled with excitement and anticipation, reflecting the joy and simplicity of their daily routine. The milk, delivered in large jugs, is poured into individual glasses or bottles, ensuring each child receives their fair share. This image offers a glimpse into a time when education and nutrition were prioritized for young children, and the community came together to provide essential resources. The milk ration was an essential part of the school day, contributing to the overall health and wellbeing of the children. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the significant changes that have taken place in the education system and the way we approach child nutrition in the UK. It is a fascinating historical snapshot that captures the innocence and joy of childhood in the mid-1950s. Harwich Road Primary School, Colchester, 1955: A Daily Delight of Milk for All Primary School Children.
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