13 pictures of a still and silent South Shields as South Tyneside marks anniversary of lockdown

South Tyneside has remembered those lost in the covid pandemic as well as paid tribute to health heroes, frontline workers and the huge collective effort in fighting the coronavirus on the anniversary of the first national lockdown.

The national day of reflection has been marked in the borough, with a minute’s silence at midday and plans for a vigil at 8pm tonight.

5. King Street, South Shields.

Essential shops have remained open in the town centre, allowing people to shop locally for items they need during lockdown. Photo: Stu Norton

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6. South Shields town centre.

The gulls have had less discarded food to feast on in the town centre during lockdown, but remain a presence. Photo: Stu Norton

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7. Post Office

Post offices have remained open, allowing people to keep in touch with letters and parcels, as well as providing other services. Photo: Stu Norton

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8. Market Place, South Shields.

South Shields has hosted a market for hundreds of years, but traders have had to stay away for much of the past 12 months. Photo: Stu Norton

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13 pictures of a still and silent South Shields as South Tyneside marks anniversary of lockdown

South Tyneside has remembered those lost in the covid pandemic as well as paid tribute to health heroes, frontline workers and the huge collective effort in fighting the coronavirus on the anniversary of the first national lockdown.

5. King Street, South Shields.

6. South Shields town centre.

7. Post Office

8. Market Place, South Shields.

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