Comments on: Stephen Gill’s Trolley Portraits

By: Cherub

Cherub — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:03:53 +0000

I’m in Switzerland and it’s not unusual to see men with trollies here. People use public transport frequently and often go cross border by tram to shop in Germany or France so a trolley is essential.

By: Eve

Eve — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:35:10 +0000

My thoughts exactly Marcia! Where’s all the gents to carry our bags ..eh? But the trolleys are not all for ladies of a certain age anymore – there’s jazzy pop-arty ones for the gals too..

By: Marcia Howard

Marcia Howard — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:35:42 +0000

Notice that all the trolleys are used by women; which means that if the men did the shopping, the ladies wouldn’t have got worn out so soon! Come on men, help us fragile ladies out a bit.

By: Lydia Deane

Lydia Deane — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:42:46 +0000

I loved these portraits when they first came around. I think that’s when I sought out a shopping trolley of my own. However, I finally passed it on when I realized our trolleys here, “across the pond,” are our fold-up walkers. The best ones…I have 3 from thrift shops…have large wheels for better uneven ground or curb transit, an enclosed, sturdy bag under the lift-up seat, and fold easily for transport in the trunk of a car. Most importantly, however, is the needed seat they provide when waiting in lines. I can still collapse and lift mine in and out of the car and load it to the hilt at Costco. My walkers help me keep my balance, and I treasure the many folks who hold a door or lift in something heavy for me. Road angels on the wing.

By: Leana Pooley

Leana Pooley — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:02:13 +0000

In that last photo – the green trolley looks sinister. Is there someone crouched inside looking out of the little window?

By: achim

achim — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:49:32 +0000

Lovely article about the dear elderly ladies with their elegant trolleys! And it’s not just THEM who benefit from the little wheeled carts, as you can read. I wouldn’t be surprised if one day they became avant-garde for everyone!

Love & Peace
ACHIM

By: Dominique LAFORET

Dominique LAFORET — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:26:12 +0000

Thank you! I have never seen such devices in France. Here trolleys have only two wheels and are not very convenient, as you have to drag them. They are not as goof for your health as the British made ones. Fashion is one thing but healh and security is another one.

By: Tony Anderson

Tony Anderson — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:33:42 +0000

I loved this article as I have many others in the series. I see a lot of parallels between forgotten and disappeared parts of life in Melbourne as I’ve seen it over eighty years. Disappointed that none of these older cits I saw didn’t have a dog ( here usually a Pomeranian or a Silky Terrier) in their jeeps as we once called them, or a jeep with the dog’s own special compartment. The last, I must admit, not often seen. I intend to buy one.