Photo Diaries of COVID-19
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Photo Diaries of COVID-19: Lockdown in Durham Photos and article by: Iqbal Ahmed
The unprecedented disruption of COVID-19 robbed our lives in Durham, just like everywhere else on Earth. The lockdown took effect in late March in the U.K., disrupting our lives, and limiting our freedom to move about. The City Centre in Durham - a place where people mingled, shopped, dined, and sipped tea - suddenly became desolate as these same people were consumed with anxiety and uncertainty.
The emptiness echoed everywhere. The city streets that saw the hustle and bustle of students, local residents, and tourists became stomping grounds for the other local natives – the ducks. They were puzzled by this sudden lack of human presence, but they remained curious about it.
durham.ac.uk
