A much-loved Morris Minor van belonging to Glastonbury's famous "Egg Man" Wilfred Peddle will go on display at Somerset Rural Life Museum during the Easter school holidays.

The vehicle, a familiar sight on the town's streets for decades, has been acquired by South West Heritage Trust. It belonged to the late Wilf Peddle, who died in June 2024 aged 74.

Born and raised in Glastonbury, Mr Peddle spent his life delivering eggs from his own hens to homes, cafés and businesses across the town. His 1964 Morris Minor, which he had owned since 1972, became closely tied to his identity and his weekly rounds.

Bethan Pritchard, Curator of Social History, said the van's arrival at the museum would help preserve Mr Peddle's story for future generations.

She said: "The van's arrival at Somerset Rural Life Museum celebrates Wilf's extraordinary contribution to community life and preserves his story for future generations.

"His devotion to his simple but essential rounds — carried out in all weathers — made him a beloved figure in the community. Wilf's iconic Morris Minor van represents a time-gone-by, so we are delighted that it is being preserved as part of the South West Heritage Trust collections."

The display gives Glastonbury residents and Easter visitors the chance to see a vehicle that became a symbol of everyday town life.

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