Title

A milk train being unloaded at St Pancras Train Station, London

Caption

Illustration depicting a milk train being unloaded at St Pancras Train Station, London. The outbreak of the Cattle Plague in 1865 amongst cows kept in city cellars and backyards, and the subsequent introduction of veterinary inspection created an opportunity for railways to carry fresh milk from the countryside into cities. By 1889 54 million gallons a year were being brought into London by rail. Dated 19th century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A18_182

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (4,0Mb) / 19,8in x 11,7in / 5952 x 3523 (300dpi)

Keywords

Illustration Illustrated Milk Train Milk Dairy Cattle Cow Cow's Milk St Pancras Train Station St Pancras Station Cattle Plague British Britain British Railway Railway Line Railway Rail Train Train Station Station Transport Transportation Steam Steam Power Powered Power London 19th Century Illustration Illustrated Milk Train Milk Dairy Cattle Cow