They are the Lollipop patrols who turned out day after day in all weathers to make sure Blackpool’s kids got to the school gates safely. These pictures go right back to the 1990s and show our much-loved crossing patrols in their hi-vis jackets and their iconic lollipops. Kids are featured too… can you remember your lollipop man or lady?
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7. A toast to our Lollipop Patrols
Lollipop lady Lisa Hannis sees another youngster safely across the road at Blackpool's busy Plymouth Rd roundabout in 1998 Photo: Martin Bostock
8. A toast to our Lollipop Patrols
Lollipop ladies Janet Lockwood and Jean Wall on St Walburgas Rd, 1998 Photo: Martin Bostock
9. A toast to our Lollipop Patrols
Lollipop lady Margaret Brown MBE with a gang of youngsters in Layton, 1999 Photo: Martin Bostock
10. A toast to our Lollipop Patrols
Lollipop lady Margaret Brown retired after 35 years of helping Layton Primary School pupils across the road. This was in 2002. Queueing up to hand over their presents are L-R: Rebecca Blayney, Lucy Hugill, Matthew Watson, Rebecca Staff, Abigail and Maisie Cross (Margaret's grandchildren). Photo: Rob Lock
11. A toast to our Lollipop Patrols
Lollipop lady Anne Warburton with children from Heyhouses primary, Jade Kennerley, Robert Bracegirdle and Nicholas Kidd Photo: Dawn Castle
12. A toast to our Lollipop Patrols
Lollipop lady Sarah Foster, who worked outside Kincraig School in Bispham, 2005 Photo: Rob Lock