On March 23, 2020, the Prime Minister announced that all non-essential shops as well as pubs, restaurants, theatres, nightclubs, gyms, libraries and other venues had to shut.
12 months later and the city remains in lockdown for the third time – however measures are beginning to ease.
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To mark the one year anniversary of the first lockdown, here are our photos from 2020 showing how Portsmouth was turned into a ghost town under the restrictions.
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1. Commercial Road
Commercial Road looks empty as the usual daily hustle and bustle has gone in the face of the pandemic. Photo: Habibur Rahman
2. Commercial Road
Burton in Commercial Road has been shut for the moment as a result of the pandemic. Photo: Habibur Rahman
3. Commercial Road
Commercial Road looks eerily empty with Primark shut and only one person visible on the street as the pandemic grips Portsmouth. Photo: Habibur Rahman
4. Commercial Road
Commercial Road is now much emptier with signs warning residents to stay at home Photo: Habibur Rahman