These photos capture life in Leeds during the first lockdown. PIC: Bruce Rollinsonplaceholder image
These photos capture life in Leeds during the first lockdown. PIC: Bruce Rollinson

What life looked like two years ago today during the first lockdown in Leeds

Deserted streets. Empty shops. Masks.

This was a reality for a city and its residents when live in the first lockdown began on March 23, 2020 as Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered people to "stay at home". These images, taken by photographer Bruce Rollinson, around the city centre showcase the impact on people's lives and businesses. READ MORE: Leeds widow and long Covid sufferer speak out on impact of virus two years after first Leeds Covid death

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