Leeds in lockdown.

Leeds in lockdown.

Take a look around Leeds city centre as UK heads into week seven of lockdown

The usually bustling streets of Leeds city centre have been deserted since the country went into lockdown on March 23.

By Rebecca Marano

Published 10th May 2020, 17:40 GMT

Updated 10th May 2020, 17:42 GMT

We are now entering into week seven of lockdown, though Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce a plan to lift some restrictions on Sunday evening. Here are 12 photos of Leeds city centre this Bank Holiday weekend taken by YEP photographer James Hardisty.

An almost empty Briggate six weeks into the UK lockdwon.

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An almost empty Briggate six weeks into the UK lockdwon. Photo: James Hardisty

A couple wearing plastic gloves as they walk through Leeds city centre after food shopping.

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A couple wearing plastic gloves as they walk through Leeds city centre after food shopping. Photo: James Hardisty

A view up Queen's Arcade, where all shops are closed.

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A view up Queen's Arcade, where all shops are closed. Photo: James Hardisty

A woman wearing a facemask on Briggate.

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A woman wearing a facemask on Briggate. Photo: James Hardisty

Duncan Street in Leeds.

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Duncan Street in Leeds. Photo: James Hardisty

A view of Duncan Street and New Market Street, taken from the top of Call Lane.

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A view of Duncan Street and New Market Street, taken from the top of Call Lane. Photo: James Hardisty

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