The pictures summing up your year as South Tyneside marks 12 months since first lockdown

It has been a difficult and, for many, tragic 12 months due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

All around the world, people’s daily lives have changed in ways they couldn’t have imagined at the beginning of 2020.

We couldn’t have made it this far without moments of light on the dark days, and humour in adversity.

We asked the Shields Gazette readers to share their favourite photos taken since the first national lockdown was announced on March 23 last year.

We had an enormous response, with a variety of great pictures.

Here is a selection of them.

17. Hello buoys

A stunning shot of the Wear from Kris Todd. Photo: Kris Todd

Marie Liddle remembers "Christmas Day, only time I had all my grandchildren together in over a year." Photo: Marie Liddle

Jenny Reay says: "Love at first sight between my fiancé and our son, a truly amazing experience." Photo: Jenny Reay

Kirsty Atkinson says: "When we were allowed to explore the great outdoors and climb some mountains at the lakes." Photo: Kirsty Atkinson