Eerie photos showing the empty streets of Sunderland as city entered lockdown two years ago
The streets of Sunderland were empty two years ago as the city conformed to a new way of life aimed at tackling the spread of coronavirus.
By Echo Newsroom
Published 25th Mar 2020, 19:23 GMT
Updated 23rd Mar 2022, 15:04 GMT
On Monday, March 23, 2020, the Government imposed new measures to restrict the movement of UK residents in an effort to combat COVID-19.
With residents only allowed to shop for food and exercise once a day and businesses and leisure facilities ordered to close, the streets of Sunderland became empty as the public adhered to the new regulations.
1. High Street West
An empty High Street West in Sunderland as the city went into lockdown. Photo: JPI
2. Silent Market Square
Market Square saw very few people pass through as the city entered lockdown. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Protective masks
The few people who did venture out into the city wore protective masks. Photo: Stu Norton
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