Crossing Bury Road, Bolton, 1969
Before the days of hi-vis jackets, a pair of armbands had to suffice for anyone acting as a ‘lollipop man’.
This photo shows Bury Road in Bolton in 1969 with a police officer on duty as a crossing attendant.
Looking at the number of cars on the road, you wonder if he was actually needed.
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