Over the next 18 months we would go into two further lockdowns in an effort to contain the virus, leaving our town centres deserted.
Here are 25 pictures of an empty Halifax town centre during the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021.

5. Lockdown
Borough Market, Halifax, after easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions in July 2020. Photo: Jim Fitton

6. Lockdown
Shoppers on Southgate, Halifax, after easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions in July 2020. Photo: Jim Fitton


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