Summary
Few sounds evoke the clich of summer as effectively as that tinny, slightly-off-key version of Greensleeves, beloved of our country's ice-cream vendors. Guaranteed to have children rushing out of nearby houses, clutching carefully hoarded pocket money, the arrival of the ice-cream van represents treats, holidays and freedom.
Its candy stripes and 'Watch out for kids' sticker are redolent of long, lazy days in the park, of sticky fingers and faces, of brain freeze induced by too-hasty consumption.See the full content of this document
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The ice cream vans of today still stock the old favourites alongside the trendy new brands. Orange Maids and Mini Milk lollies share freezer space with various varieties of Magnum and cartoon figure tu...
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