Gay Caps For Bollards On The Quay

When they are not in use for mooring, bollards on Bideford Quayside have proved something of a hazard for parking motorists and so 32 of these metal ‘protectors’ have been provided and made their appearance during the past week.

Gaily painted in red and white, they look like large dunce’s caps. To prevent boisterous spirits from trying them on they are secured by chains and padlocks. When a ship comes in the bollard doffs its hat – as it should do to greet a lady.

One possible snag is that some thoughtless people will just treat them as new-style litter bins.

Gazette article dated 30 January 1959