A deserted Albion Street.

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

By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 23rd Feb 2023, 16:30 BST

Updated 23rd Mar 2023, 15:59 BST

These photos show what Leeds was like on the first day of lockdown.

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An empty City Square.

1. Leeds in lockdown

An empty City Square. Photo: Rebecca Marano

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

An empty Briggate.

3. Leeds in lockdown

An empty Briggate. Photo: Rebecca Marano

The Dark Arches.

4. Leeds in lockdown

The Dark Arches. Photo: Rebecca Marano

Lands Lane.

5. Leeds in lockdown

Lands Lane. Photo: Rebecca Marano

Greek Street.

6. Leeds in lockdown

Greek Street. Photo: Rebecca Marano

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