Dairies Collection

Advertisement for Tearsall Dairy, 561 Ecclesall Road
Image from Ecclesall Church, Sheffield [information booklet], c. 1928.Local Studies ref. PAMP 362 SQ

Jamaica Road, North Bermondsey, London. Date: circa 1930s

WW2 Christmas Card Illustration
A WW2 Christmas greetings card illustration issued by the directors and staff of dairy companies including Dried Milk Products Limited, Cow & Gate Limited and Home Counties Dairies Limited

Switzerland: The Rhone Valley near Visp (colour photo)
7183386 Switzerland: The Rhone Valley near Visp (colour photo) by Gaberell, Jean (1887-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rhone Valley near Visp)

Georgian milkmaid serving cups of milk to a chimney sweep. 1831 (engraving)
7234817 Georgian milkmaid serving cups of milk to a chimney sweep.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A milkmaid rejects a rustic admirer at the village pump. 1831 (engraving)
7234793 A milkmaid rejects a rustic admirer at the village pump.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Milk maid of Upper Austria, 18th century. 1823 (engraving)
7234089 Milk maid of Upper Austria, 18th century. 1823 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milk maid of Upper Austria, 18th century)

A Prize Bull: A Fat Kerry Cow, c. 1819 (oil on canvas)
7240721 A Prize Bull: A Fat Kerry Cow, c.1819 (oil on canvas) by Weaver, Thomas (1774-1843); 45x57 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: A large black cow in cow house)

Red Devon Heifers in landscape, c. 1812 (oil on canvas)
7240727 Red Devon Heifers in landscape, c.1812 (oil on canvas) by Weaver, Thomas (1774-1843); 46x60 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Red Devon Heifers in landscape, c. 1812 (oil on canvas)
7240724 Red Devon Heifers in landscape, c.1812 (oil on canvas) by Weaver, Thomas (1774-1843); 46x60 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Making cheese (coloured engraving)
7201019 Making cheese (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making cheese)

"Pour on, I will endure"(engraving)
7178095 " Pour on, I will endure" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Pour)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Laiterie; Dairy; Melkerei (engraving)
7196474 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Laiterie; Dairy; Melkerei (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laiterie; Dairy; Melkerei)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Laitiere; Dairy-maid; Milchmadchen (engraving)
7196476 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Laitiere; Dairy-maid; Milchmadchen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laitiere; Dairy-maid; Milchmadchen)

The Dairywomans House at St Lawrence, Ramsgate (engraving)
7183150 The Dairywomans House at St Lawrence, Ramsgate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dairywomans House at St Lawrence, Ramsgate)

Advertisement forWelford & Sons dairies (engraving)
7173239 Advertisement forWelford & Sons dairies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement forWelford & Sons dairies)

Cats in a dairy (colour litho)
7150690 Cats in a dairy (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cats in a dairy)

Comic postcard, Two plump women meet outside food shop Date: 20th century

Milkman and milk float, London
Milkman with his electric milk float making early morning delivery to Bloomfield Place, Westminster, London. Date: circa 1950s

The Royal dairy at Frogmore, near Windsor. The tables are of white marble...beneath them are reservoirs supplied by a clear running stream of cold water...There are ten windows of richly-stained

Pages from the diary of John Montgomery Roberts, one of the first settlers in Morton
NBY332334 Pages from the diary of John Montgomery Roberts, one of the first settlers in Morton, Illinois, 1830-86 (pen & ink on paper) by Roberts, John Montgomery (1807-86); Newberry Library

Man in a rather unusual fancy dress costume, probably as United Dairies as U Dees seems to be slang for the company but the bottles on his sleeves give the game away. Date: c.1910

Pages from the diary of John Montgomery Roberts, one of the first settlers in Morton
NBY332333 Pages from the diary of John Montgomery Roberts, one of the first settlers in Morton, Illinois, 1830-86 (pen & ink on paper) by Roberts

The original stunt by an American in Paris to have a dairy farmer arrested who was fleeing later... (colour litho)
2814900 The original stunt by an American in Paris to have a dairy farmer arrested who was fleeing later... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Alexandra Dairy, Kings Road, Chelsea, London
Alexandra Dairy, Belgravia Dairy Co Ltd, 331 Kings Road, Chelsea, London, shop front and delivery cart. Date: circa 1908

Friern Manor Dairy Farm (engraving)
1601841 Friern Manor Dairy Farm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friern Manor Dairy Farm. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 June 1853)

Pages from the diary of John Montgomery Roberts, one of the first settlers in Morton
NBY332332 Pages from the diary of John Montgomery Roberts, one of the first settlers in Morton, Illinois, 1830-86 (pen & ink on paper) by Roberts

The Dairy Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)
1107235 The Dairy Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dairy Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington)

At the Dairy Show, Notes from our Artists Sketch-Book (engraving)
1053890 At the Dairy Show, Notes from our Artists Sketch-Book (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Dairy Show, Notes from our Artists Sketch-Book)

Express Dairy - despatching milk 1902
Court yard at the Express Dairy, early in the morning the milk-men are on horse drawn transportation ready to start their day. Date: 1902

EXPRESS DAIRY SHOP 1970S
An Express Dairy Company shop selling products with the E logo on them Date: 1970s

Kotzschenbroda Buildings Radebeul Shops
Kotzschenbroda, Buildings in Radebeul, Shops in Saxony, Dairies in Germany, 1912, Landkreis Meiszen, Radebeul, Meiszner, und Losznitzstrasze

Industry Saxony Dairies Germany Mügeln 1915
Industry in Saxony, Dairies in Germany, Mugeln, 1915, Landkreis Nordsachsen, Dampfmolkerei

Snake with a milk bottle
Snake with an Express Dairies milk bottle. Date: circa 1950s

Orsett Show, Orsett, Essex
Orsett Show, Orsett, near Grays, Essex, England. Howards Dairies Ltd Horse & Delivery Cart Date: 1950s

Advertisement for W. H. Sleath, Beef and Pork Butcher, 107 Ecclesall Road South and 125-127 Valley Road, Meersbrook
Image from Ecclesall Church, Sheffield [information booklet], c. 1928.Local Studies ref. PAMP 362 SQ

Maypole Dairy, Greenwich
The exterior of the Maypole Dairy shop in Greenwich advertising Maypole butter and margarine Date: 1914

Photo of the Earl and Countess of Lytton in the Tatler
Black and white full page photo of the Earl and Countess of Lytton at Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, in the Tatler of 1st December 1909

Stationery, T Cowley, Eastbourne, Sussex
Stationery, T Cowley, 132 Terminus Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, also London and Brighton, with handwritten details. 1916

WW2 Christmas card, DMP (Dried Milk Products, Cow & Gate, Home Counties Dairies). Date: 1942

Maypole Dairy Woolwich
The Maypole Dairy shop in Greens End, Woolwich, London

Trade / Shops / Food / Dairies
Children at the dairy

Milkman (Scrap)
THE MILKMAN No water and good measure

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

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"Dairies: A Journey Through Time and Place" Step into the historic neighborhood of Soho, London, specifically 26 Frith Street W1, where the aroma of freshly churned butter once filled the air. This location holds a significant place in history as it witnessed the bustling dairies that catered to Londoners' dairy needs. Transport yourself back to World War II with a Christmas card illustration depicting scenes of joyous celebrations amidst challenging times. Even during wartime, dairies played an essential role in providing sustenance and comfort to families across the city. Travel further south to Jamaica Road in North Bermondsey, another hub for dairying excellence. Here, local farmers brought their milk for processing and distribution throughout London's neighborhoods. Venturing beyond city limits takes us to Orsett Show in Essex—a vibrant agricultural event where proud farmers showcased their prized cattle breeds. Among them stood a magnificent Prize Bull and Red Devon Heifers grazing peacefully against picturesque landscapes. Advertisements from yesteryears come alive as we stumble upon an enticing promotion by W. H. Sleath—renowned Beef and Pork Butcher located at 107 Ecclesall Road South and 125-127 Valley Road in Meersbrook. Their commitment to quality meats extended beyond just beef and pork; they also sourced fresh dairy products straight from nearby farms. Embark on an international escapade through Switzerland's Rhone Valley near Visp—a breathtaking sight captured vividly in a color photograph. Amidst this scenic beauty lies yet another tale of dairy farming excellence that has thrived for generations. Delve deeper into history with engravings showcasing Georgian milkmaids serving cups of milk to chimney sweeps or rejecting rustic admirers at village pumps—an insight into daily life centuries ago when these hardworking women were integral parts of rural communities. Finally, journey back even further—to Upper Austria during the 18th century—where we encounter a charming engraving of a milkmaid in traditional attire.