13 eerie pictures of Good Friday in 2020, when South Shields lay silent during first national covid lockdown

These were the eerie scenes on Good Friday 2020 when the strict measures of the first national lockdown were firmly in place.

It was in stark contrast to what is usually one of the busiest days of the year at the seafront in South Shields.

While the fair, pubs, restaurants and cafes remain closed under current covid restrictions, this year South Tyneside’s parks and seafront are busy once more with people allowed to mix outdoors again, either two households or in groups of six.

The borough’s popular chippies are also back in swing this year, albeit with covid-secure systems in place, and, of course, no indoor dining available.

In 2020, even some of the most popular chip shops were closed on Good Friday, though some were offering delivery or pre-order collection only.

5. No fun at the fair

The amusement park was all shut up in keeping with the guidelines, and remains so this year until restrictions ease further. Photo: Stu Norton

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6. South Marine Park

The popular park was empty despite the sunshine in 2020. This year, extra bins have been put out with lots of families and friends expected to use the park as an outdoor meeting spot. Photo: Stu Norton