Lockdown: back to work and preparing to reopen
Hove seafront by Medina Terrace. King's HouseAlison Minns
Hove seafront. King's HouseAlison Minns
Hampton PlaceBars and restaurants were another casualty of the pandemic. Many found innovative ways to stay in business such as offering a takeaway service albeit with restrictions. Margaret Polmear
Queen’s RoadJulien Plumart’s patisserie was open for takeaway throughout. The golden domes are lemon meringue pies. Mary Nixon
Churchill SquareOn 15 June 2020 lockdown restrictions were eased to allow 'non-essential' shops to reopen. Shoppers making their way into Churchill Square shopping centre. Ron Fitton
Western RoadOn 15 June 2020 'non-essential' shops were allowed to reopen. Apparently the queue for this particular store started at 3am and stretched for hundreds of yards. I caught the tail end of it … Ron Fitton
Market StreetThis shop assistant modelled the latest in coronavirus wear for me whilst my wife finally got to buy some new shoes after nearly three months of lockdown … Ron Fitton
Hannington LaneOn 15 June 2020 lockdown restrictions were eased and 'non-essential' shops were allowed to re-open. Two shopkeepers remove the boards that have protected their shop since March prior to opening again. Ron Fitton
London RoadThe first tentative signs of recovery – we're all looking forward to some sort of normality soon. Ron Fitton
23 Western Road. City Books bookshopSocial distancing measures (to help form queue) outside bookshop soon after it reopened. Alison Minns
Queen’s RoadAnother example of a business stressing the precautions it is taking in the wake of the pandemic. Margaret Polmear
Queen’s RoadMany businesses introduced extra hygiene measures in response to the pandemic. Margaret Polmear
Gardner StreetI thought I'd take a couple more photos before the deadline. I spotted this optimistic poster in a shop window in the North Laine area. Ron Fitton
92 George Street, Hove. Lovely Look hair salonHairdressers were among the businesses not allowed to reopen until 4 July. Alison Minns
89 Holland Road. Young Friends NurseryParent Information Board with coronavirus information. Alison Minns
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