Harvin Ice cream van chimes

The tinkle of Greensleeves was once a familiar sound in every residential street. But for many, that quintessential sound of summer is a fading memory as the traditional ice-cream van has declined to the point where only an estimated 500 are still operating, down from 20, in the 1950s. Now, there are signs it could be poised for revival, albeit in a slightly different guise. Once inseparably associated with the 99 flake, the modern vendor has diversified into more upmarket …