We are putting the spotlight on the lollipop men and women of South Tyneside.
And we are doing it after the news that Britain’s longest serving lollipop lady was finally hanging up her sign after 52 years of service.
She has been patrolling the same stretch of road in Tamworth since 1969 and we think it is time to pay tribute to the school crossing patrol workers closer to home.
Here is just a small retro sample of people who have made the news over the years. See if you can spot someone you know.
She has been patrolling the same stretch of road in Tamworth since 1969 and we think it is time to pay tribute to the school crossing patrol workers closer to home.
5. 20 loyal years from Margaret Lindsay
Lollipop lady Margaret Lindsay retired from her duties outside Parkside Infants School in 2003 and her retirement gifts included a lawn mower.
Photo: KB
6. Ian Palfreyman was top of the lollipops
Lollipop man Ian Palfreyman was lollipop man of the year in 2003 and here he is receiving his cheque from Rob Lawson from the Sunderland Echo.
Photo: TC
7. Sheila Manning was a lollipop lady legend
Sunderland's longest serving lollipop lady in 2003 was Sheila Manning and here she is pictured on her retirement at Our Lady Queen of Peace School in Penshaw.
Photo: KB
8. Christine Rousell in Farringdon
Christine Rousell was in the spotlight in 2007, pictured next to the footpath next to Farringdon School.
Photo: AB