Schofields, the iconic Liverpool soft drink brand famous for its green cream soda, is poised for a return after a local man restored a replica delivery lorry and secured the brand's trademarks. Tony Morrison, 59, from Norris Green, spent years developing new products and hopes to see Schofields drinks back on Merseyside shelves soon.
Restoration of a Replica Lorry Sparks Nostalgia
Five years after restoring a 1970s-style Schofields lorry in memory of his late father Kenny Morrison, who worked at the factory, Tony believes he is one step closer to reviving the brand. The bright orange and blue trucks were once a familiar sight across Liverpool, delivering cream soda and dandelion and burdock to homes and shops.
ECHO Readers Share Fond Memories
Following the update, ECHO readers flooded social media with memories. Louise Howe said: "Green cream soda was the best we need to bring that back." James Potter recalled: "Always remember as a kid that if the lemo man came round you'd just give him the empties and get the money back for bottles."
Debbie Millican shared: "My mum, Joan, was accounts manager at Schofields. I have fond memories of her taking me round the first floor to see the factory. She also designed the orange lorries and the logo. Got her paintings/designs in the loft. She would have been so happy to see Schofields back on the road again."
Former Workers and Customers Rejoice
David Donn, a former driver for Barrs/Tizer, said: "We would always give a wave to the other lemonade drivers, Corona Alpine Maxipops Schofields." Linda Dalton added: "Looked forward so much waiting for the lemo man (Kenny) to knock. Kids loved choosing what flavour to have."
Steve Murphy reminisced: "Best lemo a kid could drink 3d back on the bottles, happy days." Karla Freel commented: "Green cream soda - nothing like it since!" Janet Makin noted: "My dad Jimmy was the mechanic there, and also Alpine, the good days."
Widespread Demand for Green Cream Soda
Cheryl James said: "Omg yes bring back their green cream soda because no other one comes even close to it." Tricia Riley New recalled: "I remember Schofields just of Soho Street in Liverpool 3, my mam always got the cream soda." Liesel Vonkend added: "Best lemo especially the green cream soda."
Joanne Skeggs said: "Miss green cream soda." Stu Valdez suggested: "I can remember cream soda with vanilla ice cream, bring it back." Marie Leavesley said: "Loved Schofields lemonade when I was a child, sarsaparilla and cream soda were my favourites."
Community Support for the Revival
Sheila Kearney said: "Good luck. My mum worked in the wages office for years." Maureen Sowman hoped: "Hope the flavours are just as I remember them." Shelagh Grant added: "Well done Tony, your dad would be proud of you."
Paul Murphy, a Royal Mail driver, said: "I see your type of the Schofields S logo on certain companies wagons... it always reminds me of you guys when I was growing up in the 70s. We loved your cream soda." Pam Cheetham added: "Loved your drinks. Cream soda, dandelion, and burdock. Always stood outside looking for the lorry."
Former Employees Share Experiences
Diane Mercer said: "My dad said he worked for them for a bit... he says he loved working for them. My dad's 77 now legs are bad." Tony Regan recalled: "I worked as a van lad at Schofields in 1983, used to deliver to all the shops in Liverpool." John James Baker said: "Every Friday, two dandelion and burdock, two cream soda, one lemonade and one orange." Ian Simpson concluded: "Good luck to him! He's done a great job on the truck, and Schofield's Dandelion and Burdock was to die for back in the day."
