Bolton town centre on Saturday afternoon as businesses reopened for the first time in months. Pubs and bars around Bradshawgate, Churchgate and Nelson Square welcomed customers for the first time since lockdown began.And the miserable weather did little to deter those keen to mark the event with a drink or two at their favourite boozer during the easing of lockdown rules.At Ye Olde Man & Scythe, one of Britain’s oldest pubs, it was all change.A one-way system has been introduced at the Churchgate establishment, which is believed to be more than 700 years old, and customers seemed to be adapting to it comfortably.Tables have been been spaced out and floor markers installed to encourage social distancing.By 3pm, the pub's tiny rooms were.
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