Younger generations may not have heard of them - but 'rag-and-bone men' were once a well-known sight on the streets of Merseyside and beyond.
For those who don't know, rag-and-bone men, were known for collecting unwanted household items to sell on themselves, whilst travelling on a horse and cart. Sometimes referred to as 'totters,' the trade was immortalised by the BBC sitcom Steptoe and Son.
Rags, or any type of clothing, were usually sold on for recycling and animal bone, such as that left over from meals, could be used for fertiliser or to make other items. Hearing their calls, Merseyside residents would bring out their second-hand items and the rag-and-bone man would let them know if he wanted to take it or not.
