On what would have been one of the busiest days of the year on the seafront in South Shields, popular spots have been deserted as people choose to follow the government guidelines at stay at home
As we head into the Easter weekend under lockdown, Colmans fish and chip shop was a strange sight to behold without the usual queues of people waiting for their Good Friday fish and chips.
Other popular holiday spots such as Ocean Beach Pleasure Park remain closed and the seafront was unusually quiet.
1. Colmans
The fish and chip shop - where people have been known to queue for over an hour - was deserted.
Photo: Stu Norton
2. Closed
Colmans remains closed to protect people from the spread of Covid-19.
Photo: Stu Norton
3. Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
Residents weren't able to enjoy the Good Friday tradition of a trip to the fair this year.
Photo: Stu Norton
4. No fun at the fair
The amusement park was all shut up in keeping with the guidelines.
Photo: Stu Norton