A deserted Albion Street.A deserted Albion Street.
A deserted Albion Street.

Lockdown three years on: 16 eerie photos of Leeds's empty streets from the start of lockdown in 2020

These photos show what Leeds was like on the first day of lockdown.
Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 23rd Feb 2023, 16:30 BST
Updated 23rd Mar 2023, 15:59 BST

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An empty City Square.

1. Leeds in lockdown

An empty City Square. Photo: Rebecca Marano

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Does this usually bustling city centre street look familiar? A deserted Boar Lane.

2. Leeds in lockdown

Does this usually bustling city centre street look familiar? A deserted Boar Lane. Photo: Rebecca Marano

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An empty Briggate.

3. Leeds in lockdown

An empty Briggate. Photo: Rebecca Marano

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The Dark Arches.

4. Leeds in lockdown

The Dark Arches. Photo: Rebecca Marano

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Lands Lane.

5. Leeds in lockdown

Lands Lane. Photo: Rebecca Marano

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Greek Street.

6. Leeds in lockdown

Greek Street. Photo: Rebecca Marano

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