It might feel like the coronavirus crisis has put the whole world on pause – but, even in days like these, life continues. There’s no doubt the landscape of Sunderland has been changed in that time – with near-empty streets and shuttered businesses. But that’s only part of the story, as our 15 photos from the last 50 days show.
9. Knockout effort
Pro boxer Tommy Ward took on a 30-mile charity walk in PPE to raise money for the NHS. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
10. 75 years of peace
There were parties for VE day - but only within households. Here are Anthony Prescott and Katie Lacey Prescott of Red House. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia
11. Community spirit
Locksmith Paul Fletcher, of Sea Road-based Fletcher Locksmith & Safe Co, helped out Sunderland Central Mosque on Chester Road for free when officials found themselves shut out by a faulty lock. | User (UGC) Photo: Submitted
12. Back in business
There were long queues when B&Q reopened its branch in Washington, after being closed for four weeks. | JPIMedia Photo: Frank Reid