'Lockdown 2020'

On the 23rd March 2020, the UK entered into the first national lockdown because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The next few months would see the streets of Plymouth become like a ghost town, whilst people we're told to 'Stay at Home.'

Each evening, I would take a cycle ride for my daily exercise, shooting many pictures along the the way. Despite the great weather, there was an eerie and cold atmosphere around the city.

The following set of images were all taken between the 1st and the 24th April 2020 and between 4pm - 8pm. No people have been photoshopped from any of the pictures.

'Police accept coronavirus lockdown is hard - but we're doing it to save lives'

'Tesco staff compared to 'Nazis' for enforcing social distancing'

'More coronavirus cases confirmed in Plymouth as total reaches 60'

'Derriford Hospital boss gives coronavirus update as preparations are made for what comes next'

'Police called as group of men break into pub in Plymouth'

'Plymouth nurses abused for not wearing protective equipment'

'Devon and Cornwall Police clarify travel to exercise guidance'

'Huge queues stretch down street in Plymouth for pharmacy'

'Ghost towns across Devon and Cornwall as pubs and restaurants shut down'

*All images on this website are copyright © of Tobie Loates Photography & may not be copied or reproduced, unless written permission is granted from the photographer.

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