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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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Belt Bottle Colchester Daily Free Harwich Milk Pint Primary Ration Straw Sweet Thatcher
10"x10" Photo Print
Step back in time with our vintage photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, 'Milk for school children, 1955.' This classic image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the simple joy of primary school children enjoying their daily third pint ration of milk. A poignant reminder of a time before the end of free school milk for over sevens, this print is a must-have for those who appreciate history and nostalgia. Order now and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
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In this charming photograph from the 1950s, a group of primary school children at Harwich Road Primary School in Colchester, England, eagerly enjoy their daily third pint of milk during a break at school. At the time, the British government provided free milk to all primary school children as part of their rationing policy, ensuring that they received essential nutrients to support their growth and development. The children in the image are seen sipping their milk through straws, their expressions filled with delight and concentration as they take their drinks. Some of them even wear milk belts, which were used to prevent spills and protect their clothes. The milk was delivered to schools in large, sterilized bottles, and each child was given a third of a pint daily. This photograph captures a sweet moment in time before the milk ration was abolished in 1971, and before Margaret Thatcher's controversial decision in 1972 to end free milk for over-sevens. The children in the image appear carefree and content, their focus on the simple pleasure of drinking their milk, unaware of the changes that were soon to come in their educational and nutritional experiences. The image is a poignant reminder of the history of education and childhood in post-war Britain, and the importance of providing basic necessities to ensure the health and wellbeing of young students. It is a charming and nostalgic snapshot of a bygone era, and a reminder of the simple joys of childhood.
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