People queued outside pubs and hairdressing salons for that important first pint or haircut since the March 2020 lockdown was imposed. Normality appeared to be returning – or so we thought. Here’s a gallery of South Tyneside pictures from the day itself.
5. Welcome back!
Platform 33 manager David Wardle welcomed customers back on Saturday. Photo: JPIMedia
6. Amusements
Safety measures have been put in place for both staff and customers. Photo: JPIMedia
7. Obey the rules
Setting out the restrictions for customers. Photo: JPIMedia
8. Back in business
Philip and Michael Sheeran at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park. Photo: JPIMedia