The government lifted lockdown restrictions to allow non-essential retailers to open on Monday, June 15. These 20 photographs show the huge contrast between lockdown life and now, as the city begins to return to normal.
7. Before
During the lockdown, inside the Trinity Leeds centre was locked off to the general public. Photo: James Hardisty
8. Trinity Leeds
Now non-essential retailers can open, a number of people are allowed into the centre at at a time and must queue to get into stores. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
9. Before
Sports Direct was forced to close along with other non-essential retailers back in march. Photo: Rebecca Marano
10. After
Hundreds of people queued up on Monday, June 15 around the corner to get into Sports Direct. Photo: Rebecca Marano
11. The Headrow
The Headrow was pretty empty during the lockdown as restaurants and shops had to close. Construction works have since begun. Photo: Rebecca Marano
12. After
Major construction work began on The Headrow during lockdown and there was more footfall. Photo: Rebecca Marano