I recall Wall's Ice-Cream vans and lorries coming through Hyde and like a lot of other kids at that time I would make the 'W' sign with my thumbs and index fingers, and more than often the driver would do it back with a smile on his face. I cannot imagine that happening today... it would not be seen as 'Cool' unlike the Icecream.
Updated 22/05/11
Mo's Picture
Mo' sent this picture in which he believes was taken in Godley as he thinks he knows one of the men. I wonder if there are any more vehicles we could add to this post...
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My father worked in the personel department at Walls. He would bring ice cream on a regular basis an Walls sausages. The most fun was at the employee's children's Christmas parties and I got to see dad as a clown in full costume
Hi Celtbard
It is always good to get a comment telling us one of our postings as bought back memories..
My dad worked in the offices at Walls too! I remember the christmas parties really well. We used to go to the cinema then over the road to the Town Hall for a party - Ahh those were the days my friend.:)
Hi Mo
I'm glad I posted the picture now... any pictures from one of these party's would be nice....
Sadly, we dont have any but I'd be happy if anyone else came up with one ! No-one had cameras in those days really - not like now anyway !
visit my facebook page for more vintage Wall's ice cream trucks.
Chris Stevens
By the by, '66 AEC Mandator GFH 101D was a Gloucester based unit!
Chris
Hi Chris
Thank you for the info... I will stop by and have a browse.. have you a link?
No wonder the "Bulk Supply" Wall's drivers' were so happy....at THAT time it was one of the best paid driving jobs in Gloucestershire!
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