12 pictures which sum up 100 days of lockdown in Sunderland
As we slowly emerge from the strict lockdown at the start of the coronavirus pandemic we take a look back on some of its defining moments.
Today marks 100 days since the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown that has transformed the way we live our lives.
On March 23 the Government enforced strict rules in a bid to curb the spread of the virus and dictated when we could leave our homes, the businesses that could remain open and the people we could see.
Now as lockdown remeasures are eased in line with the fall in cases and deaths, we reflect on moments ranging from the Clap For Our Carers and communities rallying together to the dedication of frontline workers and the reopening of businesses.
1. Clap For Our Carers at Sunderland Royal Hospital
Staff at Sunderland Royal Hospital taking part in the Clap For Our Carers. For 10 weeks during lockdown hospital staff and the public joined together every Thursday night at 8pm to applaud frontline workers. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Empty city centre
Sunderland city centre's Market Square on March 25, shortly after lockdown was announced. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Quiet seafront
Quiet scenes at Roker Harbour Beach during the coronavirus lockdown when exercise was only permitted once a day. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Sunderland shops reopening
There were huge queues for Primark when Sunderland shops reopened on June 15 for the first time during lockdown. Photo: Frank Reid